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OpenStudy (megan7):

quadratic equation

OpenStudy (megan7):

\[x^2+2x-15=0\]

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

Try factoring. What 2 numbers when added =2 and when multiplied =-15?

OpenStudy (megan7):

ohh okay so it would be (x+5) (x-3) ?

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

Yes, and so "x" would equal?

OpenStudy (megan7):

x=-5 and x=3

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

Very good. You did that quite well.

OpenStudy (megan7):

thanks so much :)

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

u r welcome

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