SOLUTION: {{{5s-2s^2=0}}}

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Question 77048This question is from textbook Glencoe Algebra 1
: 5s-2s%5E2=0 This question is from textbook Glencoe Algebra 1

Answer by chitra(359) About Me  (Show Source):
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The given expression is:

+5s+-+2s%5E2+=+0+

Since, the term "s" is present in both the terms, we can take it as a common factor.

+s%285+-+2s%29+=+0+

==> s = 0 or (5 - 2s) = 0

==> s = 0 or 5 = 2s

==> s = 0 or s = 5%2F2

Hence, the solution.