SOLUTION: Solve by any method. (x - 10)(x - 4) = -5

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Question 298483: Solve by any method.
(x - 10)(x - 4) = -5

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve by any method.
(x - 10)(x - 4) = -5
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x^2-14x+40 = -5
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x^2 - 14x + 45 = 0
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Factor using the AC Method:
x^2-9x-5x+45 = 0
x(x-9)-5(x-9) = 0
(x-9)(x-5) = 0
x = 9 or x = 5
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Cheers,
Stan .

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