algebra · worked example

Solve 4x² - 9 = 0 — x = 3/2 or x = -3/2

Method: diferença de quadrados. Verified step-by-step solution with our free AI math solver.
Problem

4x29=04x^2 - 9 = 0

Step-by-step solution

  1. Reconheça como diferença de quadrados: 4x2=(2x)24x^2 = (2x)^2 e 9=329 = 3^2.

  2. Fatore: (2x3)(2x+3)=0(2x - 3)(2x + 3) = 0.

  3. Iguale cada fator a zero: 2x3=02x - 3 = 0 ou 2x+3=02x + 3 = 0.

  4. Resolva: x=32x = \tfrac{3}{2} ou x=32x = -\tfrac{3}{2}.

Answer

x=32orx=32x = \tfrac{3}{2} \quad \text{or} \quad x = -\tfrac{3}{2}

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