Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.x2−4x+3=0 lesser x=□ greater x=□
Identify Quadratic Equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.The given quadratic equation is x2−4x+3=0. We need to find two numbers that multiply to give the constant term (3) and add up to give the coefficient of the x term (−4).
Factor the Equation: Factor the quadratic equation.The two numbers that multiply to 3 and add up to −4 are −1 and −3. Therefore, we can factor the quadratic equation as follows:x2−4x+3=(x−1)(x−3)=0
Solve for x: Solve for x by setting each factor equal to zero.First, set the first factor equal to zero:x−1=0Add 1 to both sides to solve for x:x=1Next, set the second factor equal to zero:x−3=0Add 3 to both sides to solve for x:x=3
Write Solutions in Ascending Order: Write the solutions in ascending order.The solutions are x=1 and x=3. Since 1 is less than 3, the solutions in ascending order are 1,3.
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