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Identify the solutions to (5x + 1) (x - 8) = 0
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GPT 3.5
To find the solutions, we need to set the equation equal to zero and solve for x.
(5x + 1)(x - 8) = 0
Setting each factor equal to zero:
5x + 1 = 0 or x - 8 = 0
Solving for x in each equation:
5x = -1 or x = 8
Dividing by 5:
x = -1/5 or x = 8
Therefore, the solutions to the equation are x = -1/5 and x = 8.
(5x + 1)(x - 8) = 0
Setting each factor equal to zero:
5x + 1 = 0 or x - 8 = 0
Solving for x in each equation:
5x = -1 or x = 8
Dividing by 5:
x = -1/5 or x = 8
Therefore, the solutions to the equation are x = -1/5 and x = 8.