Solve for x:
2 x^2-12 x+10 = 0
The left hand side factors into a product with three terms:
2 (x-5) (x-1) = 0
Divide both sides by 2:
(x-5) (x-1) = 0
Split into two equations:
x-5 = 0 or x-1 = 0
Add 5 to both sides:
x = 5 or x-1 = 0
Add 1 to both sides:
Answer: |
| x = 5 or x = 1
