Question

Solving quadratic equations by factoring

Find the solution set of
x^2 - 6x + 5 = 0

So far, I have (x^2 - 1x) (-5x + 5)

Answer 1

I have a feeling I've set it up wrong already...

Answer 2

First factor left side

x^2-5x-x+5=0
x(x-5)-1(x-5)=0

Take (x-5) common so

(x-1)(x-5)=0

Answer 3

can u find x from here ?

Answer 4

Yeah, my solution set would be {1,5}
I was having trouble with the second set of parenthesis, I understand now. Thanks!

Answer 5

yup & yw :)