Question
Simplify the expression
a4−241
Evaluate
a3×a−241
Solution
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Evaluate
a3×a
Use the product rule an×am=an+m to simplify the expression
a3+1
Add the numbers
a4
a4−241
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Find the roots
a1=−4241,a2=4241
Alternative Form
a1≈−3.940073,a2≈3.940073
Evaluate
a3×a−241
To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0
a3×a−241=0
Multiply the terms
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Evaluate
a3×a
Use the product rule an×am=an+m to simplify the expression
a3+1
Add the numbers
a4
a4−241=0
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
a4=0+241
Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression
a4=241
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
a=±4241
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
a=4241a=−4241
Solution
a1=−4241,a2=4241
Alternative Form
a1≈−3.940073,a2≈3.940073
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