SOLUTION: Solve the equation (u-1)^2=2u^2-3u-29 for u .

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Question 398119: Solve the equation
(u-1)^2=2u^2-3u-29
for u .
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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u%5E2+-+2u+%2B+1+=+2u%5E2+-+3u+-+29
==> 0+=+u%5E2+-+u+-+30
==> 0 = (u -6)(u + 5)
==> u = 6, -5.