Question
Solve the equation
a1=−1248,a2=0,a3=1248
Alternative Form
a1≈−0.140149,a2=0,a3≈0.140149
Evaluate
a2−54a6×48=0
Multiply the terms
a2−2592a6=0
Factor the expression
a2(1−2592a4)=0
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
a2=01−2592a4=0
The only way a power can be 0 is when the base equals 0
a=01−2592a4=0
Solve the equation
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Evaluate
1−2592a4=0
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
−2592a4=0−1
Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression
−2592a4=−1
Change the signs on both sides of the equation
2592a4=1
Divide both sides
25922592a4=25921
Divide the numbers
a4=25921
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
a=±425921
Simplify the expression
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Evaluate
425921
To take a root of a fraction,take the root of the numerator and denominator separately
4259241
Simplify the radical expression
425921
Simplify the radical expression
6421
Multiply by the Conjugate
642×423423
Simplify
642×42348
Multiply the numbers
1248
a=±1248
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
a=1248a=−1248
a=0a=1248a=−1248
Solution
a1=−1248,a2=0,a3=1248
Alternative Form
a1≈−0.140149,a2=0,a3≈0.140149
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