SOLUTION: If f(x) = X^2-7x+10 and f(t+1)=0, what is a possible value of t, and how do you figure that out. thanks!

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Question 27714: If f(x) = X^2-7x+10 and f(t+1)=0, what is a possible value of t, and how do you figure that out. thanks!
Answer by askmemath(368) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If f%28x%29+=+X%5E2-7x%2B10
then f%28t%29+=+t%5E2-7t%2B10
then f%28t%2B1%29+=+%28t%2B1%29%5E2-7%28t%2B1%29%2B10
And we know that f(t+1) = 0
So %28t%2B1%29%5E2-7%28t%2B1%29%2B10+=+0
Can you solve it from here?