SOLUTION: can you help me solve an equation by factoring x^2+26x+169=0

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Question 609803: can you help me solve an equation by factoring
x^2+26x+169=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2%2B26x%2B169=0

%28x%2B13%29%28x%2B13%29=0

x%2B13=0 or x%2B13=0

x=-13 or x=-13

So the only solution is x=-13
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