Question

(x-3)(x+3)/(x-4)(x+4)=1/2
solve this question with explanation​

Answer 1

(x-3)(x+3)/(x-4)(x+4)=1/2

by property (a+b)(a-b) = a² - b²

x²-3² 1

--------- = ------

x²-4² 2

$\red{ By Cross Multiplication }$

(x²-3²)2 = (x²-4²)1

2x²+18 = x² +16

2x²-x² = 16-18

x² = -2

X = -√2