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Lateena solved the equation below. Is her solution correct? Explain why or why not?

Lateena solved the equation below. Is her solution correct? Explain why or why not-example-1
User Kforjan
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

she should have just factored x² - 6x - 7 = 0

(x + 1)(x - 7) = 0

x = -1, x = 7

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