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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
Step 1.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 1.2
Take the specified root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Step 1.3
Simplify .
Step 1.3.1
Rewrite as .
Step 1.3.2
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 1.4
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 1.4.1
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Step 1.4.2
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 1.4.3
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Step 1.4.4
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 1.4.5
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 2
A linear equation is an equation of a straight line, which means that the degree of a linear equation must be or for each of its variables. In this case, the degree of the variable in the equation violates the linear equation definition, which means that the equation is not a linear equation.
Not Linear