SOLUTION: solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products....(5x +8)(x + 2)= 29x + 28....I am having a hard time with this and need to see the work...thanks

Question 659127: solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products....(5x +8)(x + 2)= 29x + 28....I am having a hard time with this and need to see the work...thanks
Answer by reviewermath(1029) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the two binomials on the left side of the equation.

Transpose 29x + 28 to the left side.

factor the left side

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
Answers: x = -4/5, 3
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