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5. Find the solutions of x^2 – X-30 = 0.

please show work on how to do it

User Ashtav
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Answer:

x=6, x= -5

Explanation:

Factor the equation

x^2 - x - 30 = 0 ----> (x-6)(x+5)=0

Next find the solution by setting those in the paranthesis equal to zero.

x-6=0 ----> x= 6

x+5=0 ----> x= -5

User Beefcake
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Explanation:


{x}^(2) - x - 30 = 0

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{x}^(2) + 5x - 6x - 30 = 0

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x * (x + 5) - 6(x + 5) = 0

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(x + 5) * (x - 6) = 0

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x + 5 = 0

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x - 6 = 0

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x = - 5

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x = 6

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x_(1) = - 5. \: x_(2) = 6

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