SOLUTION: Solve for x. (x + 1)^2 + (x

SOLUTION: Solve for x. (x + 1)^2 + (x - 1)^2 = 2x

Question 1208814: Solve for x.
(x + 1)^2 + (x - 1)^2 = 2x
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Solve for x.
(x + 1)^2 + (x - 1)^2 = 2x
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(x + 1)^2 + (x - 1)^2 = 2x

(x^2 + 2x + 1) + (x^1 - 2x + 1) = 2x

2x^2 + 2 = 2x

2x^2 - 2x + 2 = 0

x^2 - x + 1 = 0.


Use the quadratic formula and get two solutions in complex numbers

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There is no real solutions.

Solved.

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