SOLUTION: Slove each equation by factoring. 8) 5x^2-45x+90=0

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: Slove each equation by factoring.
8) 5x^2-45x+90=0
This question is from textbook Algebra2

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Slove each equation by factoring.
8) 5x^2-45x+90=0
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5x^2-45x+90=0 Divide by 5. Reducing as much as possible makes it easier to factor.
x^2 - 9x + 18 = 0
18 is 6*3, 9 is 6+3, so
(x-6)*(x-3) = 0
x = 6
x = 3

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




The first thing to do is multiply both sides by yielding:



Now if you notice that:



and



factoring this should be simple.


John


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