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2. Two of your classmates are arguing over the solution to a problem. Rhonda believes that the only method to solving the following the

equation below is by using the quadratic equation. Max believes that you can use the quadratic formula but you can also factor the
equation. Explain if Rhonda or Max is correct.
2x^2-5x=88
Some words/phrases to consider using in your response would be:
factor
FOIL Method
Zero-Product Property
Standard Form
quadratic expression
quadratic equations
coefficient
perfect square

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Answer:

Max is correct

Explanation:

We can use both the quadratic form and factoring to solve this equation. If you factor you would get the same outcome if you used the quadratic form.

Also i had this on a quiz haha!

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