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Find all values of $x$ such that $x^2 - 5x + 4 = -x^2 - 25x - 14$. If you find more than one value, then list your solutions, separated by commas.

 Aug 3, 2024
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First, let's move all terms to one side and combine all like terms. We get the equation

\(x^{2}+10x+9=0\)

 

Now, notice that we can easily factor the quadratic equation. We get

\((x+9)(x+1)=0\)

 

This gives us the values for x of 

\(x=-1\\ x=-9\)

 

Thus, our answer is -1, -9.

 

Thanks! :)

 Aug 3, 2024
edited by NotThatSmart  Aug 3, 2024

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