SOLUTION: Please solve the following equation by using factors(please do not use the quadratic formula) (2x-5)(x-2)=15 Thank you

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Question 359153: Please solve the following equation by using factors(please do not use the quadratic formula)
(2x-5)(x-2)=15
Thank you

Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Fombitz:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
*Note: in order to slove by factoring, factors must = 0
(2x-5)(x-2)=15
2x^2 -9x + 10 = 15
2x^2 -9x -5 = 0
(2x +1)(x -5) = 0
(2x +1)=0
x = (-1/2)
(x -5)= 0
x = 5
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




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