SOLUTION: Hi there! I need help on Factoring these... 1. 2x²+18=0 2. 2³-25=0 3. x²-60=17x Thank you so much! I stink at factoring and have tried these many different ways but

Algebra ->  Exponents -> SOLUTION: Hi there! I need help on Factoring these... 1. 2x²+18=0 2. 2³-25=0 3. x²-60=17x Thank you so much! I stink at factoring and have tried these many different ways but       Log On


   

Question 276739: Hi there! I need help on Factoring these...
1. 2x²+18=0
2. 2³-25=0
3. x²-60=17x
Thank you so much! I stink at factoring and have tried these many different ways but couldn't seem to get it right.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1. 2x²+18=0
2(x^2+9)=0 ans.
2. 2³-25=0
8-25=17 ans
3. x²-60=17x
x^2-17x-60=0
(x-20)(x+3)=0
x-20=0
x=20 ans.
x+3=0
x=3 ans.