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Algebra 1

Course: Algebra 1 > Unit 14

Lesson 2: Solving and graphing with factored form
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Algebra 1
Quadratic functions & equations
Solving and graphing with factored form
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Zero product property

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Problem

Solve for x.
Enter the solutions from least to greatest.
(x−4)(−5x+1)=0
lesser x=
  • Your answer should be
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4
greater x=
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/4
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12 pi or 2/3 pi
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