Factor and solve 1x^2 - 15x + 56 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 7/26/2013 6:39 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 7/27/2013 12:09 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 7/27/2013 12:09 PM

1x^2 - 15x + 56 = 0

(x )(x ) ( -8)( -7)=0

(x-8) (x-7) = 0

Solve:

(x-8)=0

x-8+8=0+8

x=8

Solve:

(x-7) = 0

x-7+7 = 0+7

x=7