SOLUTION: Find all real or imaginary solutions to the equation. 49x^2+9 = 42x

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Question 42035: Find all real or imaginary solutions to the equation.

49x^2+9 = 42x
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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49x^2+9 = 42x

First set the equation equal to zero and place in descending powers of x:
49x^2 - 42x + 9 = 0

Factor it. (NOTE: It just happens to factor!!)
{7x - 3)(7x - 3) = 0
7x = 3
x= 3/7

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