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Algebra Examples
Step 1
Write as an equation.
Step 2
Step 2.1
To find the x-intercept(s), substitute in for and solve for .
Step 2.2
Solve the equation.
Step 2.2.1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2.2.2
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 2.2.3
Take the specified root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Step 2.2.4
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 2.2.4.1
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Step 2.2.4.2
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2.2.4.3
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Step 2.2.4.3.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 2.2.4.3.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.2.4.3.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 2.2.4.3.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.2.4.3.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 2.2.4.3.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.2.4.3.3.1
Simplify each term.
Step 2.2.4.3.3.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.2.4.3.3.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.4.3.3.1.3
Separate fractions.
Step 2.2.4.3.3.1.4
Divide by .
Step 2.2.4.3.3.1.5
Divide by .
Step 2.2.4.3.3.1.6
Divide by .
Step 2.2.4.4
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Step 2.2.4.5
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2.2.4.6
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Step 2.2.4.6.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 2.2.4.6.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.2.4.6.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 2.2.4.6.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.2.4.6.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 2.2.4.6.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.2.4.6.3.1
Simplify each term.
Step 2.2.4.6.3.1.1
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 2.2.4.6.3.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.2.4.6.3.1.3
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.4.6.3.1.4
Separate fractions.
Step 2.2.4.6.3.1.5
Divide by .
Step 2.2.4.6.3.1.6
Divide by .
Step 2.2.4.6.3.1.7
Multiply by .
Step 2.2.4.6.3.1.8
Divide by .
Step 2.2.4.7
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 2.3
x-intercept(s) in point form.
x-intercept(s):
x-intercept(s):
Step 3
Step 3.1
To find the y-intercept(s), substitute in for and solve for .
Step 3.2
Solve the equation.
Step 3.2.1
Remove parentheses.
Step 3.2.2
Simplify .
Step 3.2.2.1
Simplify each term.
Step 3.2.2.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.2.2.1.2
Add and .
Step 3.2.2.1.3
Raise to the power of .
Step 3.2.2.2
Subtract from .
Step 3.3
y-intercept(s) in point form.
y-intercept(s):
y-intercept(s):
Step 4
List the intersections.
x-intercept(s):
y-intercept(s):
Step 5