Identify the quadratic equation: Identify the quadratic equation to solve.The given quadratic equation is 2x2−28x+98=0.
Factor out the greatest common factor: Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) if possible.The GCF of the coefficients 2, −28, and 98 is 2. Let's factor it out.2(x2−14x+49)=0
Factor the quadratic expression: Factor the quadratic expression inside the parentheses.We need to find two numbers that multiply to 49 and add up to −14. The numbers −7 and −7 fit this requirement.2(x−7)(x−7)=0
Set each factor equal to zero: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.Since we have a repeated factor, we only need to set it to zero once.x−7=0Add 7 to both sides to solve for x.x=7
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