#algebra common doubt

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north wind
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How to multiply this

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Yes

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Just form quadratic equation

misty radish
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No need.

north wind
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What my doubt is should I multiply 4 inside 1st or

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Exand the algebra identity

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I know thers no need....

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My teacher 100% wants me to form a qudratic eq to make it more fun....

misty radish
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First, collect everything on the left side.
9x^2 - 4(70 - x)^2 = 0
Then, use the difference of squares formula a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b):
(3x - 2(70 - x))(3x + 2(70 - x)) = 0
Simplifying a bit, we get:
(5x - 140)(x + 140) = 0
The rest is easy.

north wind
misty radish
north wind
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Idk how to do that's why I left...

misty radish
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If (x/(70 - x))^2 = 4/9, then x/(70 - x) = ±2/3, not just 2/3.

north wind
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In urs A is like 2 variables and B is 2 variables too...

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Yes..

misty radish
north wind
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I meant you take all to left side

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And apply a2 - b2

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That's hard for me

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Should I multiply 4 1st Or exand and multiply 4?

misty radish
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You have 4(70 - x)^2, not (4(70 - x))^2. So, first expand the square, then multiply by 4.

north wind
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Got it thanks

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That was my doubt..