SOLUTION: Solve the equation by factoring. 7x^2 + 1 = 8x x = (smaller value) x = (larger value)

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Question 178590: Solve the equation by factoring.
7x^2 + 1 = 8x
x = (smaller value)
x = (larger value)
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x^2 + 1 = 8x
7x^2-8x+1=0
(7x-1)(x-1)=0
7x-1=0
7x=1
x=1/7 ans.
x-1=0
x=1 ans.