SOLUTION: What is the value or values in the equation p2+13p-30=0

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Question 381625: What is the value or values in the equation p2+13p-30=0
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solving

p^2+13p-30=0

(p+15)(p-2)= 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(15p) and the outer product(-2p) = 13p

(p+15)= 0

   p = -15

(p-2)= 0

   p = 2