Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions - 4.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula - 4.6 Exercises - Page 373: 31

Answer

$\color{blue}{x=\dfrac{92}{5}}$

Work Step by Step

Add $12$ to both sides to obtain: \begin{align*} 5x-12+12&=80+12\\ 5x&=92\end{align*} Divide both sides by $5$ to obtain: \begin{align*} \frac{5x}{5}&=\frac{92}{5}\\\\ x&=\frac{92}{5}\end{align*} Therefore, the solution is $\color{blue}{x=\dfrac{92}{5}}$.
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