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X 2 + 13x + 40 = 0

solving quadratic

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Answer x=-5 or x=-8
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Answer: x=-5 or x=-8

Explanation:

x^2+13x+40=0

x^2 + 8x + 5x +40=0

x(x+8)+5(x+8)=0

(x+5)(x+8)=0

x+5=0 or x+8=0

x=-5 or x=-8

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