SOLUTION: Please help with this: Solve each equation by factoring. {{{ 2x^2-7x+5=0 }}}

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Question 36999This question is from textbook Algebra: Tools for a Changing World
: Please help with this:
Solve each equation by factoring.
+2x%5E2-7x%2B5=0+ This question is from textbook Algebra: Tools for a Changing World

Found 2 solutions by vidhyak, checkley71:
Answer by vidhyak(98) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x^2 -7x +5 =0
2x^2 -2x -5x +5 =0
2x(x - 1) - 5(x - 1) = 0
(2x -5)(x-1) = 0
2x -5= 0
x-1 = 0
x = 5/2, 1

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2X~2-7X+5=0 OR (2X-5)(X-1)=0 OR 2X=5 OR X=5/2 & X=1