Q. (t−10)2−16=0What are the solutions to the given equation?Choose 1 answer:(A) t=4 and t=36(B) t=6 and t=14(C) t=10 and t=−16(D) t=10 and t=16
Recognize the equation form: Recognize that the equation is in the form of a difference of squares, which can be factored as (a2−b2)=(a+b)(a−b).The equation (t−10)2−16=0 can be rewritten as (t−10)2−42=0.
Factor using difference of squares: Factor the equation using the difference of squares formula.(t−10+4)(t−10−4)=0(t−6)(t−14)=0
Solve for t: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for t.t−6=0 or t−14=0t=6 or t=14
Check solutions: Check the solutions to ensure they satisfy the original equation.For t=6: (6−10)2−16=(−4)2−16=16−16=0For t=14: (14−10)2−16=(4)2−16=16−16=0Both solutions satisfy the original equation.
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