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c^2 = 300 - 200Sqrt2
To solve for c in this equation, we can first isolate c by subtracting 300 from both sides, giving us c^2-300=-200Sqrt2. Then, we can divide both sides by -200 to get rid of the coefficient in front of the square root, resulting in c^2/-200+300/-200=Sqrt2. From here, we can take the square root of both sides to get c alone, giving us c=Sqrt(300/-200)+Sqrt(Sqrt2). This can be simplified further to c=3*Sqrt(2)-Sqrt(2).
Yes, this equation can have multiple solutions. In fact, it has two solutions, since a quadratic equation can have at most two real solutions. In this case, the two solutions are c=3*Sqrt(2)-Sqrt(2) and c=-3*Sqrt(2)-Sqrt(2).
Yes, you can use the quadratic formula to solve this equation. The quadratic formula is a general method for solving any quadratic equation in the form ax^2+bx+c=0. In this case, a=1, b=0, and c=-300-200Sqrt2. Substituting these values into the formula, we get the same solutions as before: c=3*Sqrt(2)-Sqrt(2) and c=-3*Sqrt(2)-Sqrt(2).
Yes, you can solve this equation without using the quadratic formula. As shown in the first answer, you can solve the equation by isolating c and taking the square root of both sides. This method is known as completing the square. However, the quadratic formula is often a quicker and more efficient method for solving quadratic equations.
Yes, this equation can be solved using graphing methods. By graphing the equation c^2=300-200Sqrt2, we can see where the graph intersects the x-axis, which represents the solutions to the equation. However, this method may not always be accurate and can be more time-consuming compared to using the quadratic formula or completing the square method.