Solving the Equation: (2x+3)^2-(5x-4)(5x+4)=(x+5)^2-(3x-1)(7x+2)-(x^2-x+1)
This article will guide you through solving the equation: (2x+3)^2-(5x-4)(5x+4)=(x+5)^2-(3x-1)(7x+2)-(x^2-x+1). We will use algebraic manipulation to simplify the equation and ultimately find the value of 'x'.
Simplifying the Equation
Let's break down the equation step-by-step:
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Expand the squares:
- (2x+3)^2 = (2x+3)(2x+3) = 4x^2 + 12x + 9
- (x+5)^2 = (x+5)(x+5) = x^2 + 10x + 25
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Use the difference of squares pattern:
- (5x-4)(5x+4) = (5x)^2 - (4)^2 = 25x^2 - 16
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Expand the remaining products:
- (3x-1)(7x+2) = 21x^2 + 5x - 2
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Substitute the expanded terms back into the original equation:
4x^2 + 12x + 9 - (25x^2 - 16) = x^2 + 10x + 25 - (21x^2 + 5x - 2) - (x^2 - x + 1)
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Simplify by removing parentheses and combining like terms:
4x^2 + 12x + 9 - 25x^2 + 16 = x^2 + 10x + 25 - 21x^2 - 5x + 2 - x^2 + x - 1 -21x^2 + 12x + 25 = -21x^2 + 6x + 26
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Isolate 'x' on one side of the equation:
-21x^2 + 12x + 25 + 21x^2 - 6x - 26 = 0 6x - 1 = 0
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Solve for 'x':
6x = 1 x = 1/6
Conclusion
Therefore, the solution to the equation (2x+3)^2-(5x-4)(5x+4)=(x+5)^2-(3x-1)(7x+2)-(x^2-x+1) is x = 1/6.