Find the missing factor 2x^2+9x-5 = (2x-1) ()

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Sterling Obrien

10 September, 13:55

Find the missing factor 2x^2+9x-5 = (2x-1) ()

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Cortez · Answer 1

2 x2 - 9x-5=0 2 x2 - 9x-5=0 Factor by grouping.

(x-5) (2x+1) = 0 (x-5) (2x+1) = 0 Set x-5 x-5 equal to 00 and solve for xx.

x=5 x=5 Set 2x+1 2x+1 equal to 00 and solve for xx.

x = - 12 x = - 12 The solution is the result of x-5=0 x-5=0 and 2x+1=0 2x+1=0. x=5, - 12