Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring - Exercise Set - Page 473: 35

Answer

x=$\frac{9}{5}$ or -2

Work Step by Step

Rewrite the equation in standard form. 5x$^2$=18-x 5x$^2$+x=18 5x$^2$+x-18=0 Factor the trinomial. (5x-9)(x+2)=0 Set each variable factor as equal to zero and then isolate the variable to find the solutions. 5x-9=0 or x+2=0 5x=9 or x=-2 x=$\frac{9}{5}$ or x=-2 Enter the original equation into your graphing utility to observe that the graph crosses the x-axis at $\frac{9}{5}$ and -2.
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