SOLUTION: 4x(squared)-288=-4x we have to solve to get either a rational or irratonal number.

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Question 386349: 4x(squared)-288=-4x
we have to solve to get either a rational or irratonal number.
Answer by mananth(12270) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x(squared)-288=-4x
add 4x to both sides
4x^2+4x-288=0
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x^2+x-72=0
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x^2+9x-8x-72=0
x(x+9)-8(x+9)=0
(x+9)(x-8)=0
x=-9+OR+x=8%29
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