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Question
Solve the following equation : x2 + 2ab = (2a + b)x
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Solution
x2 + 2ab = (2a + b )x
x2 + 2ab = 2ax +bx
x2 - 2ax - bx+ 2ab = 0
x (x - 2a) - b(x - 2a)= 0
(x - 2a)(x - b)= 0
x = 2a, x = b
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