SOLUTION: Using the factoring method, solve for the roots of each quadratic equation. Be sure to place the equation in standard form before factoring. check yuor answer... Can you help me

SOLUTION: Using the factoring method, solve for the roots of each quadratic equation. Be sure to place the equation in standard form before factoring. check yuor answer... Can you help me

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Question 141495This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: Using the factoring method, solve for the roots of each quadratic equation. Be sure to place the equation in standard form before factoring. check yuor answer...
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x^2-x-20=0 This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factors of -20 that sum to -1 ... like -5 and 4

(x-5)(x+4)=0

x-5=0 __ x=5

x+4=0 __ x=-4
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