Tuesday, August 13, 2013

What is x if 1-square root(13+3x^2)=2x ?

We'll impose constraints of existence of square
root:


13+3x^2 >=
0


Since it is a sum of positive amounts, we'll accept any
value of x as solution of equation.


We'll subtract 2x both
sides:


1 - 2x =
sqrt(13+3x^2)


We'll raise to square to eliminate the square
root:


1 - 4x + 4x^2 =
13+3x^2


We'll move all terms to one side and we'll cmbine
like terms:


x^2 - 4x - 12 =
0


We'll apply quadratic
formula:


x1 =
[4+sqrt(64)]/2


x1 = 6


x2 =
(4-8)/2


x2 =
-2


The solutions of the equation are {-2 ;
6}.

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