Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Review - Page 331: 132

Answer

$$x=2$$ $$x=10$$

Work Step by Step

We have $$2x(x-12)=-40$$ Solving the equation $$2x^2-24x+40=0$$ Factorizing $$(2x-4)(x-10)=0$$ Solving each parenthesis (1)$$2x-4=0$$ $$2x=4$$ $$x=2$$ (2)$$x-10=0$$ $$x=10$$
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