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College Algebra

Course: College Algebra > Unit 5

Lesson 3: Solving quadratics by factoring
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College Algebra
Quadratic functions and equations
Solving quadratics by factoring
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Quadratics by factoring

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Problem

Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.
5x2−20x+15=0
lesser 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
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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