SOLUTION: Solve each of the following quadratic equations by factorising. 2 (x^2 + 1) = 5x

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Question 866737: Solve each of the following quadratic equations by factorising.
2 (x^2 + 1) = 5x
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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2+%28x%5E2+%2B+1%29+=+5x
2x%5E2%2B2=5x
2x%5E2-5x%2B2=0
%28x-2%29%282x-1%29=0
Two solutions:
x-2=0
x=2
and
2x-1=0
2x=1
x=1%2F2