Is solving an equation the same as finding the roots?
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For example, would solving for $x$ in $x^2=8x+7$ be the same as finding the roots of the equation? Also, would finding the…
For example, would solving for $x$ in $x^2=8x+7$ be the same as finding the roots of the equation? Also, would finding the…
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