# Finite Math Examples

Step 1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 2
To create a trinomial square on the left side of the equation, find a value that is equal to the square of half of .
Step 3
Add the term to each side of the equation.
Step 4
Simplify the equation.
Simplify the left side.
One to any power is one.
Simplify the right side.
Simplify .
One to any power is one.
Step 5
Factor the perfect trinomial square into .
Step 6
Solve the equation for .
Take the square root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Simplify .
Rewrite as .
Pull terms out from under the radical, assuming positive real numbers.
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Subtract from .
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Subtract from .
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.