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3 years ago

Solve the following for x:

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taurus [48]3 years ago

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Step-by-step explanation:

2x(squared)+9x+9=—1

2x(squared)+9x+9+1=0

2x(squared)+9x+10=0

multiply the coefficient of x and 10=2x10=20

2x(squared)+9x+10=0

look for two numbers that when added gives 9and when multiplied gives 20

2x(squared)+5x+4x+10=0

(2x(squared)+5x)+(4x+10)=0

find the number and letters that are common in the equations

x(2x+5)+2(2x+5)=0

(x+2) (2x+5)=0

x+2=0

collect like terms

x=0-2

x=-2

2x+5=0

collect like terms

2x=0-5

2x=-5

divide both sides by 2

2x/2=-5/2

x=-5/2

so x=-2 and -5/2

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