SOLUTION: I was told to solve this withot using the quadratic equation. I have no idea how to do this. Solve 2x ( x + 3 ) = x + 25

Question 188098: I was told to solve this withot using the quadratic equation. I have no idea how to do this.
Solve 2x ( x + 3 ) = x + 25
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve 2x ( x + 3 ) = x + 25
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.....distributed left side
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collected like terms on left side
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...factored
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2x-5=0 and x+5=0
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2x=5--->x=5/2
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x+5=0--->x=-5
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x= 5/2, -5
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