Question

For what values of x: Is the binomial 7x+1 equal to the trinomial 3x2−2x+1?

Answer 1

x = 0 , x = 3

Explanation:

Equate the 2 expressions and solve for x

3x² - 2x + 1 = 7x + 1 ( subtract 7x + 1 from both sides )

3x² - 9x = 0 ← factor out 3x from each term

3x(x - 3) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

3x = 0 ⇒ x = 0

x - 3 = 0 ⇒ x = 3