Katie is considering using the quadratic formula, while Micah wants to use the factoring method to find exact solutions of 5x2 – 8x = 7. Using complete sentences, explain who has chosen the better method and why.

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anonymous · Answer

hmm...5 and 7 are prime numbers and the polynomial cannot be factorized using any known method.. so it's good to use the quadratic formula since you will get your result quickly

anonymous · Answer

thank you

da_scienceman · Answer

no common factors for 7 nd 5 as stated so fastforward to formula