Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.x2−14x+40=0 lesser x=□ greater x=□
Identify the quadratic equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.The given quadratic equation is x2−14x+40=0. We need to find the values of x that satisfy this equation.
Factor the quadratic equation: Factor the quadratic equation.We need to find two numbers that multiply to 40 (the constant term) and add up to −14 (the coefficient of the x term). The numbers that satisfy these conditions are −10 and −4, since −10×−4=40 and −10+−4=−14.So, we can write the equation as (x−10)(x−4)=0.
Solve for x using zero product property: Solve for x using the zero product property.If (x−10)(x−4)=0, then either x−10=0 or x−4=0.For x−10=0:x=10For x−4=0:x=4These are the two solutions to the equation.
List the solutions in ascending order: List the solutions in ascending order.The lesser value of x is 4, and the greater value of x is 10.
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