SOLUTION: (((Solve: 2x(x+3) = x + 25 ))) Please help with this equation. I came up with a solution of x = (5* sqrt 2)/2 but This doesnt seem like it would be correct. Thank you!

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Question 233709: (((Solve: 2x(x+3) = x + 25 )))
Please help with this equation. I came up with a solution of x = (5* sqrt 2)/2 but This doesnt seem like it would be correct. Thank you!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x(x+3) = x + 25
2x%5E2+%2B+6x+=+x%2B25
2x%5E2+%2B+5x+-+25+=+0
(2x - 5)*(x + 5) = 0
x = -5
x = 5/2