Solve this equation with steps so I understand

-16x^3+4x=0

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Zion Daniels

4 October, 10:04

Solve this equation with steps so I understand

-16x^3+4x=0

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Tommy Nguyen · Answer 1

-16x^3+4x=0

-4x (4x^2 - 1) = 0

-4x (2x+1) (2x - 1) = 0 (factor using a^2 - b^2 = (a+b) (a-b))

-4x = 0; x = 0

2x + 1 = 0; x = - 1/2

2x - 1 = 0; x = 1/2

answer: x = 0, x = 1/2 and x = - 1/2

Solve this equation with steps so I understand-16x^3+4x=0

Solve this equation with steps so I understand

-16x^3+4x=0