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Solving Quadratic Equations: Square Root Property

Question 8 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

What are the solutions to the quadratic equation 3(x − 4)2 = 75?

Answer
A
x = −9 and x = 1
B
x = −5 and x = 5
C
x = −4 and x = 4
D
x = −1 and x = 9

Explanation

Divide both sides of 3(x − 4)² = 75 by 3 to get (x − 4)² = 25. Taking square roots gives x − 4 = 5 or x − 4 = −5, so x = 9 or x = −1. The correct choice is D, x = −1 and x = 9.

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