Finite Math Examples

Solve for x y = square root of 2-3x
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
To remove the radical on the left side of the equation, square both sides of the equation.
Step 3
Simplify each side of the equation.
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Step 3.1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 3.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 3.2.1
Simplify .
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Step 3.2.1.1
Multiply the exponents in .
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Step 3.2.1.1.1
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 3.2.1.1.2
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.2.1.1.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.1.1.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.2.1.2
Simplify.
Step 4
Solve for .
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Step 4.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 4.2.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 4.2.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 4.2.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 4.2.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.2.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 4.2.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 4.2.3.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 4.2.3.1.1
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 4.2.3.1.2
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.