Scribd
Upload
48 views1 page

Use The Substitution T

The document provides a step-by-step solution to transform the equation x^2 - 4 = 0 into a polynomial equation in terms of x and then solve for x. It uses the substitution u = x^2 to get u - 4 = 0, which can be factored into (u - 4)(u - 4) = 0. Setting each factor equal to 0 yields u = 4 or u = 4, and substituting back gives x = ±2 or x = ±2.

Uploaded by

sooyong123
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
48 views1 page

Use The Substitution T

The document provides a step-by-step solution to transform the equation x^2 - 4 = 0 into a polynomial equation in terms of x and then solve for x. It uses the substitution u = x^2 to get u - 4 = 0, which can be factored into (u - 4)(u - 4) = 0. Setting each factor equal to 0 yields u = 4 or u = 4, and substituting back gives x = ±2 or x = ±2.

Uploaded by

sooyong123
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Use the substitution to transform the equation

into a polynomial equation in terms of . Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation


for .


Solution:

)
or
or
or

You might also like