SOLUTION: Please help me solve : x(5x+17)=12

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Question 404692: Please help me solve : x(5x+17)=12
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, amalm06:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Solving:

 x(5x+17)=12

 5x^2 + 17x = 12

  5x^2 + 17x - 12 = 0

factoring

(5x -3)(x +4)= 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(-3x) and the outer product(20x) = 17x

(5x -3)=0

    x = 3/5

(x +4)= 0

    x = -4



CHECKING our Answer(s)***

 3/5(3+17 = 12

 -4(-3) = 12

Answer by amalm06(224) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation in quadratic form and then use the quadratic formula to find the real solutions. Or simply factor.