SOLUTION: Solve the equation: (w - 4)^2 = 2w^2 - 6w + 1 solve for w

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Question 38608: Solve the equation:
(w - 4)^2 = 2w^2 - 6w + 1 solve for w
Answer by lyra(94)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here you go, not very pretty I must say:
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  • This is an equation! Solutions: w=-5.24264068711928,w=3.24264068711928.
  • Graphical form: Equation was fully solved.
  • Text form: ((w-4)^2)=((2w^2)-(6w+1)) simplifies to 0=0
  • Cartoon (animation) form:
    For tutors: simplify_cartoon( ((w-4)^2)=((2w^2)-(6w+1)) )
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DETAILED EXPLANATION

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Equation highlight_red%28+%28w-4%29%5E2-2%2Aw%5E2%2B6%2Aw%2B1=0+%29 is a quadratic equation: -w^2-2*w+17 =0, and has solutions -5.24264068711928,3.24264068711928
It becomes .
Result:
This is an equation! Solutions: w=-5.24264068711928,w=3.24264068711928.

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Hope this helps and feel free to contact me with further questions,
lyra
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