Q. Solve for all values of x :(x−7)2−10(x−7)=0Answer: x=
Recognize quadratic form: Recognize the quadratic form of the equation.The given equation is in the form of a quadratic equation after expanding the squared term and distributing the −10.
Factor common term: Factor the common term (x−7) from both parts of the equation.(x−7)((x−7)−10)=0This simplifies to:(x−7)(x−7−10)=0
Simplify factored equation: Further simplify the factored equation. (x−7)(x−17)=0
Apply zero-product property: Apply the zero-product property.If the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.So, set each factor equal to zero and solve for x:x−7=0 or x−17=0
Solve for x: Solve each equation for x.x−7=0 => x=7x−17=0 => x=17
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