SOLUTION: I need help on this problem. Solve the equation. 5x^2 - 30x + 40 = 0

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Question 6441: I need help on this problem.
Solve the equation.
5x^2 - 30x + 40 = 0
Answer by hamda(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x^2 - 30x + 40 = 0
5(x^2 - 6x + 8) = 0
x^2 - 6x + 8 = 0
x^2 - 4x - 2x + 8 = 0
x(x - 4) - 2(x - 4) = 0
(x - 4)(x - 2) = 0
x = 2 , x = 4 (answer)