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Question Solve the quadratic equation 49m22=7949 m^{2} - 2 = 79 for real-valued mm.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are given the equation 49m22=7949 m^{2} - 2 = 79.
2. We are to solve for the variable mm.

STEP 2

First, we need to isolate the term containing the variable mm on one side of the equation. To do this, we will add 2 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term on the left side.
49m22+2=79+249 m^{2} - 2 + 2 = 79 + 2

STEP 3

Perform the addition on both sides of the equation.
49m2=8149 m^{2} = 81

STEP 4

Next, we need to solve for m2m^{2}. To do this, we will divide both sides of the equation by 49.
49m249=8149\frac{49 m^{2}}{49} = \frac{81}{49}

STEP 5

Perform the division to isolate m2m^{2}.
m2=8149m^{2} = \frac{81}{49}

STEP 6

Now, we need to take the square root of both sides of the equation to solve for mm. Since we are dealing with an equation, we must consider both the positive and negative square roots.
m=±8149m = \pm\sqrt{\frac{81}{49}}

STEP 7

Calculate the square root of the fraction.
m=±8149m = \pm\frac{\sqrt{81}}{\sqrt{49}}

STEP 8

Since both 81 and 49 are perfect squares, we can simplify the square roots.
m=±97m = \pm\frac{9}{7}

STEP 9

Thus, we have two solutions for mm.
m=97orm=97m = \frac{9}{7} \quad \text{or} \quad m = -\frac{9}{7}
The solutions for the equation 49m22=7949 m^{2} - 2 = 79 are m=97m = \frac{9}{7} and m=97m = -\frac{9}{7}.

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