Q. Solve the quadratic by factoring.x2−10x=2x−35Answer: x=
Write Equation: Write down the original equation.x2−10x=2x−35
Rearrange Terms: Move all terms to one side of the equation to set the equation to zero.x2−10x−2x+35=0Combine like terms.x2−12x+35=0
Combine Like Terms: Factor the quadratic equation.We need to find two numbers that multiply to 35 and add up to −12.The numbers −5 and −7 fit this requirement because:(−5)×(−7)=35(−5)+(−7)=−12So the factored form is:(x−5)(x−7)=0
Factor Quadratic: Solve for x by setting each factor equal to zero.x−5=0 or x−7=0 Solving each equation gives us: x=5 or x=7
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