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Algebra Examples
Step 1
If any individual factor on the left side of the equation is equal to , the entire expression will be equal to .
Step 2
Step 2.1
Set equal to .
Step 2.2
Solve for .
Step 2.2.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2.2.2
Take the specified root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Step 2.2.3
Rewrite as .
Step 2.2.4
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 2.2.4.1
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Step 2.2.4.2
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Step 2.2.4.3
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 3
Step 3.1
Set equal to .
Step 3.2
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 4
The final solution is all the values that make true.