SOLUTION: how do you solve the quadratic equation 5b squared + 37b - 130=0

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Question 337153: how do you solve the quadratic equation 5b squared + 37b - 130=0
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Factor it.

Hint: 5 times 1 = 5, (5 times 10) minus (13 times 1) = 37, 10 times -13 = -130

Set each of the factors equal to zero and solve.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


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