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Tosolve:The given equation.
Answer to Problem 24WE
The solution of the given equation is
The solutions of the equation are reciprocals of each other.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The equation is
Calculation:
The given equation can be written as
For a
Comparing the given equation with the standard quadratic equation, the coefficients are:
Substituting these in the formula for the roots.
First take the positive sign.
Take the negative sign.
Therefore, the solution of the given radical equation is
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