SOLUTION: X*X=4X+32

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Question 84632: X*X=4X+32
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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X*X=4X+32
x%5E2+=+4x+%2B+32

Because this has an x%5E2+ in the problem, it is a QUADRATIC EQUATION, and you must first set it equal to zero:
x%5E2+-4x+-32=0

Next, factor it:
x%5E2+=+4x+%2B+32
%28x-8%29%28x%2B4%29=0+

Now, set each factor equal to zero:
x-8=0 or x%2B4=0
x=8 or x=-4

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