Christina B.

asked • 01/20/21

Finding the equivalent


x2+20x+96=0 is equivalent to:

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Denise G. answered • 01/20/21

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You are looking for factors of 96 that add to 20

24 x 4 = 96

24+4 = 28 (not correct)


16 x 6 = 96

16+6 = 22 (not correct)


12 x 8 = 96

12+8 = 20 (this is correct)


Factor this into (x+12)(x+8)


Check by FOIL to get the original equation.

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Christina B.

I tried that I got it wrong they wanted it as (x=10)2 = 4. I'm still not sure how to do the problem?
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