SOLUTION: 2x^2+4x=30

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Question 957217: 2x^2+4x=30
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, stanbon:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%5E2%2B4x=30
2x%5E2%2B4x-30=0
x%5E2%2B2x-15=0
(x+5)(x-3)=0
Two solutions:
x%2B5=0
x=-5
and
x-3=0
x=3

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x^2+4x=30
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x^2 + 2x - 15 = 0
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Factor:
(x+5)(x-3) = 0
x = -5 or x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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