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#1 2015-07-25 04:00:28
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Algebra Question
Let
. Find the constant such that for all real numbers .Can someone help me solve this? I would like some help in how to solve it and what direction I should start. Thanks.
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#2 2015-07-25 04:40:08
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Re: Algebra Question
Hi;
I would try:
Subtract f(x) from both sides.
Now solve for k...
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#3 2015-07-27 05:35:29
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Re: Algebra Question
How would we factor
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#4 2015-07-27 06:54:43
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Re: Algebra Question
You could use the quadratic formula.
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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#5 2015-07-27 08:58:03
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Re: Algebra Question
Ahhhh, yes. I didn't think of that. However, I'm not sure what the values should be. How do we transfer
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#6 2015-07-27 09:57:00
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Re: Algebra Question
a = 3
b = -6k
c = 4k
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#7 2015-07-28 05:19:52
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Re: Algebra Question
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#8 2015-07-28 05:34:04
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Re: Algebra Question
Hi;
4 / 3 is correct.
I wrote f(x-k) instead of f(k-x) in post #2, sorry for the confusion.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#9 2015-07-28 06:24:24
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Re: Algebra Question
Yup! 
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