Section 11.4 Equations Quadratic in Form
53.
21
32 42 10xx
Using a graphing utility we find the solution set is
3, 5
.
Both solutions check.
54.
42
10 9 0xx
Using a graphing utility we find the solution set is
55.
26 8
26 80
xx
xx
Using a graphing utility we find the solution set is
1.
The solution checks.
56.
2
2
21513
215130
xx
xx
Using a graphing utility we find the solution set is
57.
2
22
32 3240xx xx
Using a graphing utility we find the solution set is
1, 4 .
The solutions check.
58.
11
24
11
45
xx
59.
33
320xx
Using a graphing utility we find the solution set is
1, 8 .
The solutions check.
60. makes sense
61. makes sense
62. does not make sense; Explanations will vary.
Sample explanation: If at any point in the solution
process both sides of an equation are raise to an
even power, a check is required to see if extraneous