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What is the solution of x^2+3x-28

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x^2+3x-28

Let's solve for x by factoring this quadratic equation.

We first need to determine which two numbers multiply to -28 (c) but add to 3 (b).

The two numbers that multiply to -28 and add to 3 are 7 and -4.

Therefore, we can factor this equation like so:


(x+7)(x-4)

Now, we can set this equation to 0 and solve for x.


(x+7)(x-4)=0

If we look at each factor individually, we can determine the values of x:


(x+7)=0

Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.


x=-7

Now, let's look at the other factor:


(x-4)=0

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.


x=4

The solution of x^2 + 3x - 28 is x = -7, x = 4.

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