SOLUTION: Solve for eacg equation by factoring. 4x^2=12x-9

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Question 133705: Solve for eacg equation by factoring.
4x^2=12x-9

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

Start with the given equation


Subtract 4x^2 from both sides.


Rearrange the terms


Factor the right side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)



Now set each factor equal to zero:
or

or Now solve for x in each case


Since we have a repeating answer, our only answer is

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