Chapter 9: Q. 22 (page 869)

In the following exercises, solve each equation.
$3 x^{2} - 8 = 46$

Short Answer

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The solution of the equation is $x = 2 \sqrt{2}, - 2 \sqrt{2}$

Step by step solution

Step 1. Given information

In the given question we have to solve given equation.
$3 x^{2} - 8 = 46$

Step 2. The given equation is 3x2−8=46

Isolate the quadratic term.

Add 8 on both side

$3 x^{2} - 8 + 8 = 46 + 8 3 x^{2} = 54$

Divide by 3 on both side

$\frac{3}{3} x^{2} = \frac{54}{3}$

$x^{2} = 8$

Step 3. Use the Square Root Property.

$x = \pm \sqrt{8}$

Simplify the radical.

$x = \pm \sqrt{2 \times 4} x = \pm 2 \sqrt{2}$

Step 4. Rewrite to show two solutions.

$x = 2 \sqrt{2} x = - 2 \sqrt{2}$

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In the following exercises, solve each equation.
$3 x^{2} - 8 = 46$

Short Answer

Step by step solution

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Step 2. The given equation is 3x2−8=46

Step 3. Use the Square Root Property.

Step 4. Rewrite to show two solutions.

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Step by step solution

Step 1. Given information

Step 2. The given equation is 3x2−8=46

Step 3. Use the Square Root Property.

Step 4. Rewrite to show two solutions.

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