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What values of x make the equation x(squared)+9x-22=0

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Answer:


x = 2 \: \: \: \: \: or \: \: \: \: \: x = - 11

Explanation:


{x}^(2) + 9x - 22 = 0 \\ {x}^(2) + 11x - 2x - 22 = 0 \\ x(x + 11) - 2(x + 11) = 0 \\ (x - 2)(x + 11) = 0 \\ x - 2 = 0 \: \: \: \: \: or \: \: \: \: \: x + 11 = 0 \\ x = 2 \: \: \: \: \: or \: \: \: \: \: x = - 11

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