SOLUTION: Solve the following equation. 36x^3-x=0

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Question 415311: Solve the following equation.
36x^3-x=0
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the following equation.
36x^3 - x = 0
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Factor out x
x(36x^2 - 1) = 0
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Factor as the difference of squares
x(6x+1)(6x-1) = 0
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Three solutions
x = 0
and
6x = -1
x = -1%2F6
and
6x = 1
x = 1%2F6