Factor and solve: z^2 -26z+160=0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 9/23/2013 5:40 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 9/25/2013 11:46 AM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 9/25/2013 11:46 AM

z^2 -26z+160=0

(z )(z ) ( -16)( -10)=0

(z-16) (z-10) = 0

Solve:

(z-16)=0

z-16+16=0+16

z=16

Solve:

(z-10) = 0

z-10+10 = 0+10

z=10