Its factoring people, not solving.
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Originally posted by dbenn454 View PostIts factoring people, not solving.
But in reality, solving and factoring are one-in-the same in that they simply put the original equation in a format to allow the user to find the numerical solutions for the variable.
The difference is semantic and only teachers and people interested in theory care for the difference between the two.
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Originally posted by StrayDog View PostActually, the OP didn't clarify if the problem was asked to be factored or solved.
But in reality, solving and factoring are one-in-the same in that they simply put the original equation in a format to allow the user to find the numerical solutions for the variable.
The difference is semantic and only teachers and people interested in theory care for the difference between the two.
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Originally posted by dbenn454 View PostThis is the answer the Professor wants. In either that form or like this since it is more refined (5x-2)(3-x) + 26 = -5x^2 +17x + 20
brought back what I learned ~30 years ago.
TO check him, multipy what's in parenthesis
FOIL
First - (15x)
Outside- (-5x^2)
Inside - (-6)
Last - (2x)
= -5x^2+15x+2x-6(+26)
= -5x^2+17x+20
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Actually, the OP didn't clarify if the problem was asked to be factored or solved.
But in reality, solving and factoring are one-in-the same in that they simply put the original equation in a format to allow the user to find the numerical solutions for the variable.
The difference is semantic and only teachers and people interested in theory care for the difference between the two.
Post #5 I was asked it I wanted it factored. Post #6 I answered yes. Still I'm going to send him off to the math tutor to find out how his prof. wants this done.
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