SOLUTION: solve 3x to the 2nd power + 17 = 33 + 7x 2nd power

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3x to the 2nd power + 17 = 33 + 7x 2nd power
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x to the 2nd power + 17 = 33 + 7x 2nd power
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3x^2+17 = 33 + 7x^2
4x^2 = -16
x^2 = -4
x = 2i or x = -2i
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Stan H.