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Solve the quadratic by factoring.
2, x, squared, plus, 4, equals, 5, x, plus, 2
2x
2
+4=5x+2

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Start with the equation:
2x^2 + 4 = 5x + 2

Bring all terms to one side:
2x^2 - 5x + 2 = 0

Factor:
(2x - 1)(x - 2) = 0

Set each factor to zero:
2x - 1 = 0 => x = 1/2
x - 2 = 0 => x = 2

Solutions: x = 1/2 or x = 2.