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If x(x - 5) = 14, then what is x equal to

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1 answer:

Artyom0805 [142]3 years ago

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Answer:

x(x-5) = 14

x^2-5x-14 = 0

x^2 -7x+2x-14=0

x(x-7)+2(x-7)=0

(x+2)(x-7)=0

x = -2, 7

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