The equation is
.
Solve the equation.
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(Original equation)
(Take out common factor)
(Factors)
(Take out common factor)
and
(Zero product property)
and
(Solve for
)
The equation has one and two double real roots
,
.
Check solution for
-values.
Graph:
\Graph the equation
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Observe the graph:
\The graph crosses the
- axis at
and
.
Therefore, the value of
is
and
.
The equation has one and two double real roots.