SOLUTION: solving a polynomial equation 8k^2=98

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Question 189894: solving a polynomial equation
8k^2=98

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.


Divide both sides by .


Reduce.


Take the square root of both sides.


or Break up the "plus/minus" to form two equations.


or Take the square root of to get .


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Answer:


So the solutions are or .

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