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question 19 points 2 solve \\(x^2 - 2x - 15 = 0\\) \\(x = -5, -3\\) \\(…

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question 19 points 2

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

\\(x = -5, -3\\)

\\(x = 5, -3\\)

Explanation:

Identify the quadratic equation

$$ x^2 - 2x - 15 = 0 $$

Factor the quadratic trinomial

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

Solve for x

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Answer:

  • \(x = -5, -3\)
  • \(x = 5, -3\) (Correct answer)