Question 86590
I ended up with 5X squared plus 26X equals 427
5x^2+26x = 427
5x^2+26x-427=0
Use the quadratic formula to get:
x=[-26+-sqrt(26^2-4*5*-427)]/110
x=[-26+-96]/10
Get the positive solution:
x=[-26+96]/10
x=7' (one side)
5x+26=35+26=61' (the other side)
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Cheers,
Stan H.