Solved on Feb 28, 2024

Find the solutions to the quadratic equation (t+7)(t9)=0(t+7)(t-9)=0. The solution set is 7,9-7, 9.

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are given a quadratic equation in factored form: (t+7)(t9)=0(t+7)(t-9)=0.
2. To find the solutions, we need to set each factor equal to zero and solve for tt.

STEP 2

Set the first factor equal to zero and solve for tt.
t+7=0t + 7 = 0

STEP 3

Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation to isolate tt.
t=7t = -7

STEP 4

Set the second factor equal to zero and solve for tt.
t9=0t - 9 = 0

STEP 5

Add 9 to both sides of the equation to isolate tt.
t=9t = 9

STEP 6

List the solutions obtained from the factors.
The solution set is {7,9}\{-7, 9\}.

STEP 7

Check the solutions by substituting them back into the original equation.
First, check t=7t = -7:
(t+7)(t9)=(7+7)(79)=0(16)=0(t+7)(t-9) = (-7+7)(-7-9) = 0(-16) = 0

STEP 8

Now, check t=9t = 9:
(t+7)(t9)=(9+7)(99)=16(0)=0(t+7)(t-9) = (9+7)(9-9) = 16(0) = 0

STEP 9

Since both checks result in the equation being true, the solutions are verified.
The solution set is 7,9-7, 9.

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