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Which value of x is a solution to this equation? 5 x 2 - 36 x + 36 = 0

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5x2-36x+36=0
10-36x+36=0(multiply 5x2)
10-36x=-36(subtract 36 from both sides)
-36x=-46(subtract 10 from both sides)
x is approximately 1.28(divide both sides by -36) or 23/18

exact answer is 1.27777778
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