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To solve a problem quickly and efficiently, let’s break it down step by step. While you haven't specified the exact problem, I’ll illustrate a general approach using a mathematical example. Let's say we need to solve a quadratic equation, which is a common type of problem in algebra. The equation we'll work with is:
Example Problem: Solve the Quadratic Equation
Consider the equation:
x² - 5x + 6 = 0
Step 1: Identify the Coefficients
In a quadratic equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, identify the coefficients:
- a = 1 (the coefficient of x²)
- b = -5 (the coefficient of x)
- c = 6 (the constant term)
Step 2: Apply the Quadratic Formula
The quadratic formula is:
x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a)
Now, substitute the values of a, b, and c into the formula:
x = (5 ± √((-5)² - 4 * 1 * 6)) / (2 * 1)
Step 3: Calculate the Discriminant
The discriminant is the part under the square root:
b² - 4ac = 25 - 24 = 1
Step 4: Solve for x
Now, substitute the discriminant back into the formula:
x = (5 ± √1) / 2
This simplifies to:
- x = (5 + 1) / 2 = 6 / 2 = 3
- x = (5 - 1) / 2 = 4 / 2 = 2
Final Solutions
The solutions to the equation x² - 5x + 6 = 0 are:
This method can be applied to any quadratic equation. By identifying coefficients, using the quadratic formula, calculating the discriminant, and solving for x, you can find the roots efficiently. If you have a different type of problem in mind, feel free to share, and we can tackle that together!