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Solve by factoring or finding square roots. 2x^2+x-10=0

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Answer: 2, -5/2

Step-by-step explanation


2x^2+x-10=0

If we simplify the expression we get:


\left(2x+5\right)\left(x−2\right)=0

Then, we set our factors to 0:


2x+5=0
x-2=0

Simplifying:


x_1=-(5)/(2)
x_2=2

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