Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method, Book 2
Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method, Book 2
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ISBN: 9780395977255
Author: MCDOUGAL LITTEL
Publisher: McDougal Littell
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Chapter 7.4, Problem 8WE

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Solve given equation.

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Answer to Problem 8WE

  x=±2i   or   x=±22

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The equation is :

  2x4+7x24=0

Calculation:

Substitute

  x2=z in the equation 2x4+7x24=0

  2z2+7z4=02z2+8zz4=0........[factor the middle term such that the sum of the factors is the middle term and the product of the factors is the product of first and the last term.]2z(z+4)1(z+4)=0...[distributive property](z+4)(2z1)=0..........[distributive property](z+4)=0   or   (2z1)=0...[ab=0a=0 or b=0]z=4   or   z=12 Substitute

  z=x2x2=4   or   x2=12x=±4   or   x=±12.......[take square root each side]x=±2i   or   x=±22...............[1=i;rationalize]

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To determine

Solve given equation.

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Answer to Problem 8WE

  x=1±2i   or   x=1±22

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The equation is :

  2(x1)4+7(x1)24=0

Calculation:

Substitute

  (x1)2=z in the equation 2(x1)4+7(x1)24=0

  2z2+7z4=02z2+8zz4=0........[factor the middle term such that the sum of the factors is the middle term and the product of the factors is the product of first and the last term.]2z(z+4)1(z+4)=0...[distributive property](z+4)(2z1)=0..........[distributive property](z+4)=0   or   (2z1)=0...[ab=0a=0 or b=0]z=4   or   z=12 Substitute

   z= (x1) 2 (x1) 2 =4   or    (x1) 2 = 1 2 x1=±4   or   x1=±12.......[take square root each side]x1=±2i   or   x1=±22...............[1=i;rationalize]x=1±2i   or   x=1±22.............[add 1 each side]

Chapter 7 Solutions

Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method, Book 2

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