SOLUTION: How do you factor Xsquared + 35x +3 = 77

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Question 429808: How do you factor Xsquared + 35x +3 = 77

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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factor Xsquared + 35x +3 = 77
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x^2+35x-74 = 0
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x^2+37x-2x-74 = 0
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x(x+37)-2(x+37) = 0
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(x+37)(x-2) = 0
x = 2 or x = -37
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Cheers,
Stan H.