SOLUTION: factor and solve 2x^2+9x-5=0

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Question 634221: factor and solve 2x^2+9x-5=0
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

2x^2+9x-5= 0

(2x - 1)(x + 5) = 0    x = 1/2   or x = -5

check factoring using FOIL

F	First terms  2x^2

O	Outside terms 10x

I	Inside terms   -x

L	Last terms -5