Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Review Exercises: Chapter 11 - Page 772: 12

Answer

$-\frac{3}{4}\text{ or }0$.

Work Step by Step

$8{{x}^{2}}+6x=0$ Take the common multiplier as, $\begin{align} & 8{{x}^{2}}+6x=0 \\ & 2x\left( 4x+3 \right)=0 \end{align}$ Thus, $2x=0$ Or, $\left( 4x+3 \right)=0$ Now rewrite the term $2x=0$ and further simplify, $2x=0$ Now divide by $2$ on both sides: $\begin{align} & 2x=0 \\ & \frac{2x}{2}=\frac{0}{2} \\ & x=0 \end{align}$ Now, rewrite the term $\left( 4x+3 \right)=0$ and further simplify: $\left( 4x+3 \right)=0$ Subtract by $3$ on both sides: $\begin{align} & 4x+3-3=-3 \\ & 4x=-3 \end{align}$ Now, divide by $4$ on both sides: $\begin{align} & 4x=-3 \\ & \frac{4x}{4}=-\frac{3}{4} \\ & x=-\frac{3}{4} \end{align}$ Thus, the value of $x$ from the provided expression is $-\frac{3}{4}\text{ or }0$.
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