Q. Solve for all values of x :4x2(x−10)−(x−10)=0Answer: x=
Factor out common term: Factor out the common term (x−10) from the equation.The equation is 4x2(x−10)−(x−10)=0. We can factor (x−10) out of both terms.(x−10)(4x2−1)=0
Set first factor equal: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.First, set the first factor equal to zero:x−10=0x=10
Set second factor equal: Set the second factor equal to zero and solve for x.4x2−1=0This is a difference of squares and can be factored further:(2x−1)(2x+1)=0
Factor difference of squares: Set each factor of the difference of squares equal to zero and solve for x.First, set the first factor equal to zero:2x−1=02x=1x=21
Solve for x: Set the second factor equal to zero and solve for x.2x+1=02x=−1x=−21
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