The equation is
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Apply zero product property:
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Solve the first equation,
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Subtract 4 from each side.
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Divide each side by 8.
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Solve the second equation,
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Subtract 10 from each side.
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Divide each side by 5.
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Check for first solution:
\To check the solution, the value of
substitute in original equation
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(Solution checks)
Check for second solution:
\To check the solution, the value of
substitute in original equation
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(Solution checks)
The value of
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