SOLUTION: Write the equation 9x(x-6)=-45 in quadratic form and solve it by factoring

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Question 147534: Write the equation 9x(x-6)=-45 in quadratic form and solve it by factoring
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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9x%28x-6%29=-45 Start with the given equation.


9x%5E2-54x=-45 Distribute


9x%5E2-54x%2B45=0 Add 45 to both sides.


9%28x-5%29%28x-1%29=0 Factor the left side



Now set each factor equal to zero:
x-5=0 or x-1=0

x=5 or x=1 Now solve for x in each case


So our answers are

x=5 or x=1