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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do I solve x(2x-5)=493

OpenStudy (mertsj):

distribute the x. Subtract 493 from both sides. Either factor or use the quadratic formula

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok. After I have gotten 2x^2+5x-493=0 Where do I go from here?

OpenStudy (mertsj):

It would be -5x.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Did you try to factor it?

OpenStudy (mertsj):

(2x+29)(x-17)=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks. The whole factoring bit worked.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

yw

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