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Factor and solve: x^2 + 13x + 40 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 on 12 Aug 06:29

Last updated by anonymous on 13 Aug 14:56

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Answered by CherieS on 13 Aug 14:56

x^2 + 13x + 40 = 0

(x )(x ) ( +5)( +8)=0

(x+5) (x+8) = 0

Solve:

(x+5)=0

x+5-5=0-5

x=-5

Solve:

(x+8) = 0

x+8-8 = 0-8

x=-8