Completely factor the equations into two or more factors. 100x3 -121x = 0

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First, factor out an x: x(100x² - 121) = 0

Now, use he idea of the difference of two squares: x(10x-11)(10x+11) = 0

To solve this equation, set each factor to zero: x = 0 10x - 11 = 0 10x + 11 = 0

Now, solve each of the three little equations.

geno3141 Oct 2, 2014

geno3141 · Answer 1 · 2014-10-02T02:57:24

First, factor out an x: x(100x² - 121) = 0

Now, use he idea of the difference of two squares: x(10x-11)(10x+11) = 0

To solve this equation, set each factor to zero: x = 0 10x - 11 = 0 10x + 11 = 0

Now, solve each of the three little equations.