Question

How do you solve `(5x-3)^2= 49x^2`?

Answer 1

`x=-3/2 and 1/4` are solutions

Explanation:

If you simply square root both sides of the equation you get
`5x-3=+-7x`
`5x-3=7x` gives -3=`2x` or `x=-3/2`

`5x-3=-7x` gives `-3=-12x` or `x=1/4`