Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 9-5 Completing the Square - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 581: 59

Answer

$w= \frac{-1}{6}$ or $w=\frac{5}{2}$

Work Step by Step

$12w^2=28w+5$ $12w^2-28w-5=0$ $(2w-5)(6w+1)=0$ $2w-5=0$ or $6w+1=0$ $w= \frac{-1}{6}$ or $w=\frac{5}{2}$ There are two solutions, $w= \frac{-1}{6}$ or $w=\frac{5}{2}$
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