SOLUTION: Approximate the real zeros of f(x)=3x^+x^-1 to the nearest tenth. (The 3x has a square root of 4 and the x has a square root of 2!)

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Question 676177: Approximate the real zeros of f(x)=3x^+x^-1 to the nearest tenth.
(The 3x has a square root of 4 and the x has a square root of 2!)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, solver91311:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Approximate the real zeros of f(x)=3x^+x^-1 to the nearest tenth.
(The 3x has a square root of 4 and the x has a square root of 2!)
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Do you mean 3root%284%2Cx%29?
Or 3x%5E4 ?

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Your problem makes little sense. Are you completely misusing the term "square root" and trying to say:



If so, let



Solve for , discard the negative value of , then solve , and evaluate both using your calculator.

John

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