Quadratic Equations By Factoring Worksheet With Answer Key Page 8

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Therefore,
4-3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
 
Solve each equation by factoring.
 
39. 
 
SOLUTION:  
Find the factors of –24 whose sum is –5.
 
3(–8) = –24 and 3 + (–8) = –5
 
Write –5x as 3x + (–5x).
 
 
Factor x from the first two terms and –8 from the last two terms.
 
 
Factor x + 3 from the two terms.
 
 
Use the Zero Product Property.
 
 
Therefore, the roots are –3 and 8.
 
41. 
 
SOLUTION:  
Write the equation with right side equal to zero.
 
 
2
2
2
Use the identity a
– b
= (a + b)(a – b) to factor x
– 4.
 
 
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Use the Zero Product Property.
 

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