Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.x2+18x+80=0 lesser x=□ greater x=□
Identify quadratic equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.The given quadratic equation is x2+18x+80=0. We need to find two numbers that multiply to 80 and add up to 18.
Factor the quadratic equation: Factor the quadratic equation.To factor x2+18x+80, we look for two numbers that multiply to 80 (the constant term) and add up to 18 (the coefficient of the x term). The numbers 10 and 8 satisfy these conditions because 10×8=80 and 10+8=18.So, we can write the equation as (x+10)(x+8)=0.
Solve for x using factored form: Solve for x using the factored form.We have (x+10)(x+8)=0. Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x:x+10=0 or x+8=0.
Solve first equation: Solve the first equation x+10=0.Subtract 10 from both sides to isolate x:x+10−10=0−10x=−10
Solve second equation: Solve the second equation x+8=0.Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate x:x+8−8=0−8x=−8
Write solutions in ascending order: Write the solutions in ascending order.The solutions are x=−10 and x=−8. In ascending order, the solutions are −10, −8.
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