Solve each quadratic equation. Write your answer as a simplified fraction when applicable. Always write the lesser number first.

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Quadratic Equation Your Answer
1 (x+3)(x−1)=0
x =
and x =
2 (15x−5)(7+x)=0
x =
and x =
3 (13x−2)(x−34)=0
x =
and x =
4 30=x2+13x
x =
and x =

1 answer

Let's solve each quadratic equation step-by-step.

1. \((x+3)(x−1)=0\)

To find the solutions, we set each factor to zero:

  1. \(x + 3 = 0 \Rightarrow x = -3\)
  2. \(x - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 1\)

Answer: x = -3 and x = 1


2. \((15x−5)(7+x)=0\)

Setting each factor to zero:

  1. \(15x - 5 = 0 \Rightarrow 15x = 5 \Rightarrow x = \frac{1}{3}\)
  2. \(7 + x = 0 \Rightarrow x = -7\)

Answer: x = -7 and x = \(\frac{1}{3}\)


3. \((13x−2)(x−34)=0\)

Setting each factor to zero:

  1. \(13x - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow 13x = 2 \Rightarrow x = \frac{2}{13}\)
  2. \(x - 34 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 34\)

Answer: x = \(\frac{2}{13}\) and x = 34


4. \(30=x^2+13x\)

First, rearrange the equation into standard form: \[ x^2 + 13x - 30 = 0 \]

Now, we can factor this quadratic. We are looking for two numbers that multiply to \(-30\) and add up to \(13\). These numbers are \(15\) and \(-2\). Factoring: \[(x + 15)(x - 2) = 0\]

Setting each factor to zero:

  1. \(x + 15 = 0 \Rightarrow x = -15\)
  2. \(x - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 2\)

Answer: x = -15 and x = 2


Summary of Solutions:

  1. \(x = -3\) and \(x = 1\)
  2. \(x = -7\) and \(x = \frac{1}{3}\)
  3. \(x = \frac{2}{13}\) and \(x = 34\)
  4. \(x = -15\) and \(x = 2\)