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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 96

Solve each equation in Exercises 83–108 by the method of your choice. 9−6x+x2=09 - 6x + x^2 = 0

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Rewrite the quadratic equation in standard form: \(x^2 - 6x + 9 = 0\).
Identify the coefficients: \(a = 1\), \(b = -6\), and \(c = 9\).
Calculate the discriminant using the formula \(\Delta = b^2 - 4ac\) to determine the nature of the roots.
Apply the quadratic formula \(x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{\Delta}}{2a}\) to find the solutions for \(x\).
Simplify the expression under the square root and then simplify the entire expression to write the solutions in simplest form.

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