Yes the equation can be solved by factoring. Using the given equation take the square root of both sides. Both 169 and 9 are perfect squares so the left side becomes plus or minus 13/3 which is rational. Six plus 13/3 is also a rational number. If the solutions of a quadratic equation are rational then the equation is factorable. Please mark a good rating and brainlest
Step-by-step explanation:
b=10, y= 8,A=23
Solution
10+8+23=x
41=x
X=41
I believe the answer is x=2
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