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Solve the following equation:

4x2 - 25 = 0.

Quadratic Equations

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Answer

Given, 4x2 - 25 = 0.

⇒ (2x)2 - (5)2 = 0

By using, a2 - b2 = (a + b)(a - b) we get,

⇒ (2x + 5)(2x - 5) = 0

⇒ 2x + 5 = 0 or 2x - 5 = 0

⇒ x = 52 or 52-\dfrac{5}{2} \text{ or } \dfrac{5}{2}.

Hence, roots of the given equations are 52,52-\dfrac{5}{2}, \dfrac{5}{2}.

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