SOLUTION: factoring the difference of squares 6-54a2

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Question 237011: factoring the difference of squares
6-54a2
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Theo:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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factoring the difference of squares
6-54a2
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= 6(1-9a^2)
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= 6(1-3a)(1+3a)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6 - 54a^2 = 0

54a^2 = 6

a^2 = 6/54

a = +/- sqrt(6/54)

a = +/- sqrt(1/9)

a = +/- (1/3)