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If $(2x+5)(x-3)=14$, find the sum of the possible values of $x$.

 Feb 22, 2021
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2x2x15=14

 

2x2x29=0

 

sum = -b/a = -(-1/2) = 1/2

 

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 Feb 22, 2021
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First I simplified the equation. Then I used the quadratic formula and added the two solutions. I got 1/2 as the answer.

 Feb 22, 2021

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