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x^(2) + 3x - 7 = 5x + 8

Subtract '8' from both sides

Hence

x^(2) + 3x - 15 = 5x

Subtract '5x' from both sides

Hence

x^(2) -2x - 15 = 0

It is now in quadratic form and will factor.

Hence

( x -5)(x + 3) = 0

x = 5

& x = -3

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lenpollock

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6mo ago

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