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7x^2-14x + 5 = -x^2
Solve the equation for all real solutions

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Answer:

X = 1/2 and X = 5/4

Explanation:

7x^2 - 14x + 5 = -x^2

8x^2 - 14x + 5 = 0

(2x - 1) + (4x - 5) = 0

To find X1

2x - 1 = 0

2x = 1

x = 1/2

To find X2

4x - 5 = 0

4x = 5

x = 5/4

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