SOLUTION: x squared - 5x + c =0 How do you find "c"? I attempted factoring the left side, but my efforts amounted to nothing? I'm confused. Please help?

Question 118963: x squared - 5x + c =0
How do you find "c"? I attempted factoring the left side, but my efforts amounted to nothing? I'm confused. Please help?
Found 2 solutions by checkley71, MathLover1:
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
SORRY. THE X^5 IS A TYPO. IT SHOULD BE X^2.
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X^2-5X+6=0 IS ONE OF THE MANY SOLUTIONS.
(X-3)(X-2)
ANY +C THAT HAS 2 FACTORS WITH ADD UP TO -5 IS AN ANSWER.
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.........move
....factor out common

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