SOLUTION: Given that x^2=y^2 - 4xz, find the value of x when y=1 and z=3/8

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Question 889697: Given that x^2=y^2 - 4xz, find the value of x when y=1 and z=3/8
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Treat as a quadratic equation in the variable, x. Use the general solution and substitute the given values for y and z.


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Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Given that x^2=y^2 - 4xz, find the value of x when y=1 and z=3/8


------ Substituting 1 for y, and for z

------ Multiplying by LCD, 2

Solve for x
Then do a check!!
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