SOLUTION: solve the equation 5. x2 – 3x + 2 = 0

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Question 375464: solve the equation
5. x2 – 3x + 2 = 0
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Hi,

solving the equation

x^2 – 3x + 2 = 0

factoring

(x-1)(x-2)= 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(-1*x) and the outer product(-2x) = -3x

(x-1)=0

x = 1

(x-2)= 0

x = 2