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What is the exact solution to the equation 2x 2=52x?

User Ajay Makwana
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Answer:

x = 0 OR x = 26

Explanation:

i'm going to assume that second 2 on the left side of the equation is supposed to be an exponent?

start by getting the x term on only one side:

2x^2=52x

2x^2-52x = 0

factor:

2x (x - 26) = 0

according to the zero factor principle (ab = 0 means a=0 or b=0):

x=0 or x-26=0

final answers: x = 0 or x = 26

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