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Question 459638: I have another one, I don't have a clue
f(x)=(x^2-6x)^2-35(X^2-6x)-200
Thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(x)=(x^2-6x)^2-35(X^2-6x)-200
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I suppose you are asked to solve for "x":
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Let x^2-6x = w
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Your problem becomes:
w^2 - 35w - 200 = 0
(w+5)(w-40) = 0
w = -5 or w = 40
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Then solve for "x" using
x^2-6x = -5 or x^2-6x = 40
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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