Question

Solve the quadratic equation.
2x2 + 35 = 17x
A)
7/2 and 5
B)
-7/2and 5
C)
-7/2 and -5
D)
2/7
and
1/5

Answer 1

Subtract \(17x\) from both sides. You'd get \(2x^2 - 17x + 35\).

Answer 2

Factor:\[2x^2 - 10x - 7x + 35 = 2x(x - 5) - 7(x - 5) =\cdots \]