SOLUTION: Solve the quadratic equation: 5x^2-180=0

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Question 22272: Solve the quadratic equation: 5x^2-180=0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide thru by "5" to get:
x^2-36=0
This is the difference of two squares.
(x-6)(x+6)=0
x = 6 or x = -6
Cheers,
Stan H.