x² + 10x = 26
x² + 10x + 25 = 26 + 25
x² + 5x + 5x + 25 = 51
x(x) + x(5) + 5(x) + 5(5) = 51
x(x + 5) + 5(x + 5) = 51
(x + 5)(x + 5) = 51
(x + 5)² = 51
x + 5 = ±√(51)
- 5 - 5
x = -5 ± √(51)
x = -5 + √(51) or x = -5 - √(51)
Let
p-------->total paintings that Sergio has in his art collection
step 1
<u>Find the number of paintings that each collectors will donate</u>
Divide the total paintings that the collectors will donate by the number of total collectors
=(48/12)=4 painting
<u>Find the numbers of paintings will sergio have in his art collection after his donation</u>
p-4
therefore
<u>the answer is</u>
(p-4)
Add 3.5 to both sides
the answer is 8.9
aka 8 9/10
Answer:
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