SOLUTION: ``Solve by factoring. Show work 2k^2+11k=-5

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Question 1159998: ``Solve by factoring. Show work
2k^2+11k=-5
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52798) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    2k^2 + 11k = -5

is equivalent to

    2k^2 + 11k + 5 = 0.


Factor left side 


    (2k+1)*(k+5) = 0.


The roots are  k = - 1%2F2  or  k = -5.    ANSWER

Solved. The question is answered and the work is shown.



Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You posted this 3 times yesterday, and I solved it once.
Do you plan to post it again?