SOLUTION: Solve by factoring. Show work 2k^2+11k=-5

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Question 1159964: Solve by factoring. Show work
2k^2+11k=-5
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Solve by factoring. Show work
2k^2+11k=-5
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2k^2 + 11k + 5 = 0
(2k + 1)*(k + 5) = 0
k = -5
k = -1/2