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Question 6422: hi, how are you all doing. i will like you all to please help me solve problem this if you won't mind me asking. x2-25x=5
Found 2 solutions by longjonsilver, digitalbeachbum:
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) (Show Source):
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becomes

this cannot be factorised easily, so use the quadratic formula. This will give you the answers which then simplifies to

jon.

Answer by digitalbeachbum(7) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
To solve your problem, combine like terms first, then solve for X.
Step 1: Combine like terms
2x-25x = -23x
Step 2: Solve for X
-23x = 5
-23 divided by 5 = -4.6 or -23/5
Hope this helps.