SOLUTION: Hello, Please help me solve this problem, and please show all the steps if you can. 5x(1 - x) = 5(x - 2)

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Question 621993: Hello, Please help me solve this problem, and please show all the steps if you can.
5x(1 - x) = 5(x - 2)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

5x(1 - x) = 5(x - 2)

 5x - 5x^2 = 5x - 10

    5x^2 - 10 = 0

      5x^2 = 10

       x^2 = 2

        x = ±sqrt%282%29