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What is the sum of all the x-values that satisfy the equation $5 = \dfrac{x^3 - 2x^2 -8x}{x+2}$

 Feb 22, 2021

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5(x+2)=x32x28x

 

5(x+2)=x(x4)(x+2)

 

5=x(x4)                    . (notice that x can't be equal to -2)

 

0=x24x5

 

x=5,1

 Feb 22, 2021
 #1
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Best Answer

5(x+2)=x32x28x

 

5(x+2)=x(x4)(x+2)

 

5=x(x4)                    . (notice that x can't be equal to -2)

 

0=x24x5

 

x=5,1

CubeyThePenguin Feb 22, 2021

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