Write Equation: Write down the given quadratic equation.The equation given is 5x2+60x+180=0.
Factor GCF: Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) if possible.In this case, we can factor out 5 from each term.5(x2+12x+36)=0
Simplify Equation: Now we have a simpler quadratic equation to solve: x2+12x+36=0.We need to find two numbers that multiply to 36 and add up to 12.The numbers 6 and 6 fit this requirement because 6×6=36 and 6+6=12.
Find Numbers: Write the factored form of the quadratic equation using the numbers found in Step 3.(x+6)(x+6)=0
Write Factored Form: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.x+6=0Subtract 6 from both sides to solve for x.x=−6Since both factors are the same, we only get one solution for x.
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