SOLUTION: how do i solve by factoring, x squared-13x+40=0

Question 222390: how do i solve by factoring, x squared-13x+40=0
Answer by drj(1380) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do i solve by factoring,

Step 1. Find two integers m and n whose sum and whose product is

Step 2. After trial and error, the integers are m=-5 and n=-8.

Step 3. Then using these integers we have

Step 4. We have two solutions, and or and .

Step 5. ANSWER: The answer is and .

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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Respectfully,
Dr J

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