Answer: x = {-1, -3, 2}
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
x³ + 2x² - 5x - 6 = 0
Use the rational root theorem to find the possible roots: ±1, ±2, ±3, ±6
Use Long division, Synthetic division, or plug them into the equation to see which root(s) work <em>(result in a remainder of zero)</em>.
I will use Synthetic division. Let's try x = 1
1 | 1 2 -5 -6
|<u> ↓ 1 3 -2 </u>
1 3 -2 -8 ← remainder ≠ 0 so x = 1 is NOT a root
Let's try x = -1
- 1 | 1 2 -5 -6
|<u> ↓ -1 -1 6 </u>
1 1 -6 0 ← remainder = 0 so x = -1 is a root!
The coefficients of the reduced polynomial are: 1, 1, -6 --> x² + x - 6
Factor: x² + x - 6
(x + 3)(x - 2)
Set those factors equal to zero to solve for x:
x + 3 = 0 --> x = -3
x - 2 = 0 --> x = 2
Using Synthetic Division and Factoring the reduced polynomial, we found
x = -1, -3, and 2
One inch is the greater measure
Answer:
x=2
Step-by-step explanation:
28−(3x+4)=2(x+6)+x
We need to use the distributive property for the right side.
28−3x−4=(2)(x)+(2)(6)+x)
28−3x−4=2x+2+x
−3x+24=3x+12
From here we need to subtract 3x from both side.
−3x+24−3x=3x+12−3x
6x+24=12
Transfer +24 on the right side.
6x=12−24
6x=−12
Finally, divide both sides by −6
6x/-6 = -12/-6
x=2
Hmm idk if this is what you need, but here we go: Amy is 5 years older than her brother, John. Her age is 19. How old is John?
x-John
x+5=19
x=19-5=14
John is 14.