Quadratic in Form Equation 3

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Example of solving an Equation that is Quadratic in form.

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    This lesson shows how to solve another problem that is quadratic in form. The technique used is by substituting u for a strategic term, and then u^2 is another term, so the equation looks like a quadratic equation. Then, solve and check your solutions.