SOLUTION: Given that x=3/2 is the only solution to equation 4x^2-ax+b=0, find The value a and b?? Step1 substitue x=3/2 9-3/2a+b=0 if a =2, b=-6 can assumption a=2?to solve, conf

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Question 1026116: Given that x=3/2 is the only solution to equation 4x^2-ax+b=0, find
The value a and b??
Step1
substitue x=3/2
9-3/2a+b=0
if a =2, b=-6
can assumption a=2?to solve, confusion,pls help

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(X - 3/2)^2 = 0
X^2 - 3x + 9/4 = 0
4x^2 - 12x + 9 = 0

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