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What are the real solutions to the equation 5x² + 29x + 20 = 0?

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Answer:


x = -5,\: -(4)/(5)

Explanation:


  • 5x^2 +29x + 20=0


  • \implies 5x^2 +25x +4x+ 20=0


  • \implies 5x(x +5) +4(x+ 5)=0


  • \implies (x +5) (5x+ 4)=0


  • \implies (x +5) = 0,\:(5x+ 4)=0


  • \implies x = -5,\:x=-(4)/(5)


  • \implies x = -5,\: -(4)/(5)
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