Algebra
Calculus
Trigonometry
Matrix
Question
Solve the equation
Solve for a
Solve for p
a=0a=pa=−p
Evaluate
a3=pa
Move the expression to the left side
a3−pa=0
Factor the expression
a(a2−p)=0
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
a=0a2−p=0
Solution
More Steps
Evaluate
a2−p=0
Move the expression to the right-hand side and change its sign
a2=0+p
Add the terms
a2=p
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
a=±p
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
a=pa=−p
a=0a=pa=−p
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