Annie X.
asked 11/05/18what is the value of (d-1)(e-1)?
Let d and e denote the solutions of 2x^2 +3x-5=0
a)-5/2
b)0
c)3
d)5
e)6
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Thomas E. answered 11/05/18
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Factor the equation
(2x + 5)(x - 1), the solutions are 1 and -5/2
(1-1)(-5/2 -1) = 0(-7/2) = 0
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Samuel B.
First, find the solutions of 2x^2 +3x-5=0. x^2 + 3x - 10 = 0 (2) (x+5)(x-2) = 0 (2) (2x+5)(x-1) = 0 x = -5/2, 1 Let d = -5/2, and e = 1 (-5/2 - 1)(1 - 1) --> 0... The answer is B.11/05/18