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Question
Solve the following equation by factorization
4x2 = 3x
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Solution
4x2 = 3x
x(4x – 3) = 0
Either x = 0,
or
4x - 3 = 0,
then 4x = 3
⇒ x = `(3)/(4)`
∴ x = `0, (3)/(4)`.
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