Answer
{-1/5, 2}
Work Step by Step
1. Apply the zero factor property.
a) 5x + 1 = 0
b) x - 2 = 0
2. Solve each linear equation.
a) x = -1/5
b) x = 2
3. The solutions are {-1/5, 2}.
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 5 - Section 5.8 - Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 322: 2
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