SOLUTION: please help me solve this equation. (a+5)(a-6)=0

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Question 745947: please help me solve this equation. (a+5)(a-6)=0
Found 2 solutions by savvyhush23, MathTherapy:
Answer by savvyhush23(50) About Me  (Show Source):
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please help me solve this equation. (a+5)(a-6)=0
Just use FOIL method:
F - First, multiply FIRST term of each factor, that is: a%2Aa=a%5E2
O - Outside, multiply OUTSIDE term, that is: a%2A-6=-6a
I - Inside, multiply INSIDE term, that is: 5%2Aa=5a
L - Last, multiply LAST term, that is: 5%2A-6=-30
writing all terms: a%5E2-6a%2B5a-30=0
Simplifying: a%5E2-a-30=0

Answer by MathTherapy(10549) About Me  (Show Source):
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please help me solve this equation. (a+5)(a-6)=0

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