Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.8 - Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 326: 101

Answer

-3,-1/3, 2, 5

Work Step by Step

(x^2+x-6)(3x^2-14x-5)=0 let each part equal to zero separately: (x^2+x-6)=0 (3x^2-14x-5)=0 Lets do the first part first (x^2+x-6)=0 Using ac method ac=-6 b= 1 two numbers are 3 and -2 then x^2+3x-2x-6=0 x(x+3)-2(x+3)=0 (x-2)(x+3)=0 x-2=0 x=2 x+3=0 x=-3 Then let's do the second part (3x^2-14x-5)=0 Using ac method ac=-15 b= -14 two numbers are -15 and 1 then (3x^2-15x+x-5)=0 3x(x-5)+(x-5)=0 (3x+1)(x-5)=0 3x+1=0 3x=-1 x=-1/3 x-5=0 x=5
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.