SOLUTION: Write a quadratic equation in the variable x having the given numbers as solutions. Type the equation in standard from; ax^2+bx+c=0, Solution: 5, only solution. Thanks!

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Question 308428: Write a quadratic equation in the variable x having the given numbers as solutions. Type the equation in standard from; ax^2+bx+c=0,
Solution: 5, only solution.

Thanks!
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with x=5, this means that x-5=0

You can also write
(x-5)(x-5)=0
x^2-10x+25=0

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired