Find the roots of the equation by factoring. X^2 - 2x = 15

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Augustus Mccormick

13 May, 17:26

Find the roots of the equation by factoring. X^2 - 2x = 15

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Yaritza · Answer 1

Roots: 5 and - 3

The factors are - 5 and 3 because they add to - 2 and multiply to - 15.

X^2 - 2x = 15

-15 - 15

X^2 - 2x - 15 = 0

(X - 5) (x + 3)

X = 5 and - 3

Ayanna Brewer · Answer 2

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

5x5 = 25

25 - 10 = 15

15 = 15