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

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Review Exercises: Chapter 11 - Page 772: 13

Answer

$9\text{ and 3}$.

Work Step by Step

${{x}^{2}}-12x+36=9$ Rewrite the expression ${{x}^{2}}-12x+36=9$: $\begin{align} & {{x}^{2}}-12x+36=9 \\ & {{\left( x-6 \right)}^{2}}=9 \end{align}$ Now, taking the square root on both sides: $\begin{align} & {{\left( x-6 \right)}^{2}}=9 \\ & \sqrt{x-{{6}^{2}}}=\sqrt{9} \end{align}$ Now, from the principle of squares property, $x-6=3$ or $x-6=-3$ Consider the term, $x-6=3$ Add 6 to both sides: $\begin{align} & x-6+6=3+6 \\ & x=9 \end{align}$ Consider the term, $x-6=-3$ Add 6 to both sides: $\begin{align} & x-6+6=-3+6 \\ & x=3 \end{align}$ Therefore, the value of $x$ from the provided expression ${{x}^{2}}-12x+36=9$ are $9\text{ and 3}$.
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