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advanced-math

Solve for xx: 4x29=04x^2 - 9 = 0

A

x=±32x = \pm \frac{3}{2}

B

x=±94x = \pm \frac{9}{4}

C

x=32x = \frac{3}{2} only

D

x=±23x = \pm \frac{2}{3}

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. You can solve this by factoring or using square roots.

Method 1 (Factoring):

  1. Recognize difference of squares: (2x)232=0(2x)^2 - 3^2 = 0.
  2. Factor: (2x3)(2x+3)=0(2x - 3)(2x + 3) = 0.
  3. Solve: 2x=3x=3/22x = 3 \Rightarrow x = 3/2 and 2x=3x=3/22x = -3 \Rightarrow x = -3/2.

Method 2 (Square Roots):

  1. Isolate x2x^2: 4x2=9x2=9/44x^2 = 9 \Rightarrow x^2 = 9/4.
  2. Take square root: x=±9/4=±3/2x = \pm \sqrt{9/4} = \pm 3/2.

Choice B is incorrect because it forgets to take the square root. Choice C is incorrect because it misses the negative solution. Choice D is incorrect because the fraction is inverted (should be 9/4\sqrt{9}/\sqrt{4}).