Question
Solve the quadratic equation for x. 4x^2−4a^2x+(a^4−b^4)=0
Solve the quadratic equation for x. 4x^2−4a^2x+(a^4−b^4)=0
Given equation
4x^2−4a^2x+(a^4−b^4)=0
Rearrange the terms for factorization
(4x^2−4a^2x+a^4)−b^4=0
Apply perfect square formula
(2x-a^2)^2 - b^4 = 0
Using difference of squares identity
(2x-a^2+b^2)(2x-a^2-b^2) = 0
Solve for x
x = \dfrac{a^2-b^2}{2} or x = \dfrac{a^2+b^2}{2}