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3 October, 19:45

Find the value of the greater root of x2 - 6x + 5 = 0 A) - 5 B) - 1 C) 1 D) 5

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  1. 3 October, 20:03
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    2x-6x+5=0

    -4x+5=0

    -4x=-5
  2. 3 October, 20:10
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    Let's factor first:

    x^2 - 6x + 5 = 0

    Take factors of 5 that add to - 6. In this case, - 5 and - 1.

    These will be used in your binomials:

    (x - 5) (x - 1) = 0

    Solve each value:

    x - 5 = 0

    x = 5

    x - 1 = 0

    x = 1

    The largest x is equal to 5.
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