Question

Help!



Can anyone assist me with this problem?

X(x-2)-3(2x-5)=2

When I worked it out I got
X=4 and x=6

But it is supposed to be

X=4 +or- sqrt of 3

Answer 1

@precal

Answer 2

if u have to verify what you got is roght or not...put X=4 and x=6 in above equation and see if these values satidfy the equation

Answer 3

I know my answers are wrong but I don't know how to get the correct answer

Answer 4

x = 4 + sqrt3, 4 - sqrt3

Answer 5

Yes I know what the final answer should be. But I can't seem to get there.

Answer 6

Show me what you did.......

Answer 7

@txinct