Finite Math Examples

$3 x^{2} - 1 = 0$

Step 1

Add $1$ to both sides of the equation.

$3 x^{2} = 1$

Step 2

Divide each term in $3 x^{2} = 1$ by $3$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $3 x^{2} = 1$ by $3$ .

$\frac{3 x^{2}}{3} = \frac{1}{3}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $3$ .

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Step 2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{3 x^{2}}{3} = \frac{1}{3}$

Step 2.2.1.2

Divide $x^{2}$ by $1$ .

$x^{2} = \frac{1}{3}$

Step 3

This equation cannot be solved by completing the square.

Cannot solve by completing the square.