Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.4x2+48x+128=0lesser x=greater x=
Identify the quadratic equation: Identify the quadratic equation to solve.The given quadratic equation is 4x2+48x+128=0.We need to find the values of x that satisfy this equation.
Factor out the greatest common factor: Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) if possible.The GCF of the coefficients 4, 48, and 128 is 4. Let's factor it out.4(x2+12x+32)=0
Factor the quadratic expression: Factor the quadratic expression inside the parentheses.We need to find two numbers that multiply to 32 and add up to 12.The numbers 4 and 8 satisfy these conditions because 4×8=32 and 4+8=12.So, we can write the factored form as:4(x+4)(x+8)=0
Solve for x using the zero product property: Solve for x using the zero product property.The zero product property states that if a product of factors equals zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.So, we set each factor equal to zero and solve for x:x+4=0 or x+8=0
Solve each equation for x: Solve each equation for x.For x+4=0:x=−4For x+8=0:x=−8These are the two solutions for x.
Order the solutions from least to greatest: Order the solutions from least to greatest.The solutions are −8 and −4. Ordered from least to greatest, we have:lesser x=−8greater x=−4
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