SOLUTION: Solve each problem algebraically: a. {{{ 2(x-5)(2x+3)+2(x-5)^2 = 0 }}} Please explain with details. Thank you

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Question 907296: Solve each problem algebraically:
a. +2%28x-5%29%282x%2B3%29%2B2%28x-5%29%5E2+=+0+
Please explain with details. Thank you
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Factor out :



Collect like terms:



Apply the zero product rule:



Or



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