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b^2-6b+5=0

 Feb 26, 2020
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Using the quadratic formula, we get: b±b24ac2a(6)±(6)2415216±(6)2415216±16216±42=5,1.

 Feb 26, 2020
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...or factoring (which you will eventually be able to do 'in your head')

 

(b-5)(b-1) = 0       so b-5 = 0 means b =      or   b-1 = 0     means b = 1

 Feb 26, 2020
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b^2-6b+5=0

 

Hello Guest!

 

b26b+5=0

       p         q

b=p2±(p2)2qb=3±95b=3±2

b1=5b2=1

laugh  !

 Feb 26, 2020
edited by asinus  Feb 26, 2020

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