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0. Review of Algebra4h 18m

Algebraic Expressions
36m

Exponents
32m

Polynomials Intro
19m

Multiplying Polynomials
36m

Factoring Polynomials
1h 2m

Radical Expressions
15m

Simplifying Radical Expressions
35m

Rationalize Denominator
15m

Rational Exponents
4m

1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m

Linear Equations
31m

Rational Equations
21m

The Imaginary Unit
6m

Powers of i
11m

Complex Numbers
36m

Intro to Quadratic Equations
18m

The Square Root Property
11m

Completing the Square
12m

The Quadratic Formula
18m

Choosing a Method to Solve Quadratics
9m

Linear Inequalities
20m

2. Graphs of Equations1h 43m

Graphs and Coordinates
7m

Two-Variable Equations
23m

Lines
1h 12m

3. Functions2h 17m

Intro to Functions & Their Graphs
35m

Common Functions
5m

Transformations
45m

Function Operations
21m

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29m

4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m

Quadratic Functions
39m

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34m

Graphing Polynomial Functions
30m

Dividing Polynomials

Zeros of Polynomial Functions

5. Rational Functions1h 23m

Introduction to Rational Functions
9m

Asymptotes
35m

Graphing Rational Functions
38m

6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m

Introduction to Exponential Functions
9m

Graphing Exponential Functions
25m

The Number e
8m

Introduction to Logarithms
22m

Graphing Logarithmic Functions
18m

Properties of Logarithms
27m

Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
35m

7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 5m

Two Variable Systems of Linear Equations
1h 7m

Introduction to Matrices
1h 11m

Determinants and Cramer's Rule
1h 3m

Graphing Systems of Inequalities
42m

8. Conic Sections2h 23m

Introduction to Conic Sections
5m

Circles
15m

Ellipses: Standard Form
33m

Parabolas
36m

Hyperbolas at the Origin
40m

Hyperbolas NOT at the Origin
12m

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Sequences
40m

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25m

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15m

10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m

Factorials
11m

Combinatorics
46m

Probability
47m

1. Equations & Inequalities

Intro to Quadratic Equations

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1. Equations & Inequalities

Intro to Quadratic Equations

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Problem 18

Textbook Question

Solve each equation in Exercises 15–34 by the square root property. 3x² - 1 = 47

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Start by isolating the quadratic term. Add 1 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term on the left-hand side:

3x^2 = 47 + 1

Simplify the right-hand side to combine the constants:

3x^2 = 48

Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to isolate

x^2

x^2 = \(\frac{48}{3}\)

Simplify the fraction on the right-hand side:

x^2 = 16

Apply the square root property to solve for

x

. Remember to include both the positive and negative roots:

x = \(\pm\) \(\sqrt{16}\)

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Square Root Property

The square root property states that if an equation is in the form of x^2 = k, then the solutions for x can be found by taking the square root of both sides, resulting in x = ±√k. This property is essential for solving quadratic equations where the variable is squared.

Rearranging Equations

Rearranging equations involves manipulating the equation to isolate the variable of interest. In the context of the given equation, this means moving all terms to one side to set the equation to zero or isolating the squared term to apply the square root property effectively.

Quadratic Equations

Quadratic equations are polynomial equations of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants. Understanding the standard form of quadratic equations is crucial for applying various solving techniques, including the square root property, factoring, and the quadratic formula.

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Solve each equation in Exercises 15–34 by the square root property. 3x2 - 1 = 47

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Square Root Property

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