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| − | The only value that can satisfy this equation is <math>x=0</math> meaning the answer is C | + | The only value that can satisfy this equation is <math>x=0</math> meaning the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C)}}.</math> |
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Latest revision as of 13:06, 24 July 2024
Problem 41
The equation 
where 
is satisfied by:
Solution
Start by plugging in 
![\[12x^2 + 2x + 4 = 12x^2 + 4x + 4\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/4/f/9/4f9012706cfe3c623648f325234100b2cdba8e1c.png)
The only value that can satisfy this equation is 
meaning the answer is 
-samcool
See Also
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