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X^2 - 6x + 5 = 0. Find x

User Keppil
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I think it's 1.

X^2 - 6x + 5 = 0

X^2 - 6x = -5

1^2 = 1

1 - 6 = -5

User Cowfaboo
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Hello,

x²-6x+5=0
==> x²-x-5x+5=0
==>x(x-1)-5(x-1)=0
==>(x-1)(x-5)=0
==> x=1 or x=5

User Mrinmoy
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