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# The solutions of x2 + x – 20 = 0 are Indicate all possible v

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The solutions of x2 + x – 20 = 0 are Indicate all possible v [#permalink]  15 Apr 2018, 03:29
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The solutions of $$x^2 + x - 20 = 0$$ are
Indicate all possible values.

A. –5
B. –4
C. –2
D. –1
E. 4
F. 5
G. 10

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Joined: 07 Jun 2014
Posts: 4750
GRE 1: Q167 V156
WE: Business Development (Energy and Utilities)
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Kudos [?]: 1665 [0], given: 396

Re: The solutions of x2 + x – 20 = 0 are Indicate all possible v [#permalink]  18 Apr 2018, 15:41
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Explanation

Factoring this quadratic equation gives you $$(x + 5)(x - 4) = 0$$.

For the first solution, x + 5 = 0, or x = –5.
For the second solution, x – 4 = 0, or x = 4.

Alternatively, you can PITA to determine which values will satisfy the equation.
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Re: The solutions of x2 + x – 20 = 0 are Indicate all possible v   [#permalink] 18 Apr 2018, 15:41
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