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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011

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6. Factoring ax²+ bx + c

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Exercise 62 Page 522

You can solve for the variable by using the Properties of Equality.

37.5

Practice makes perfect

To solve for a we will use the Properties of Equality.

5/8=a/60

LHS * 60=RHS* 60

60 * 5/8=60 * a/60

Multiply

300/8=a

Rearrange equation

a=300/8

SplitIntoFactors

Split into factors

a=4* 75/4* 2

CancelCommonFac

Cancel out common factors

a = 75/2

Write as a decimal

a = 37.5

Subchapter links

Lesson Check p.520

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises p.520-522

Standardized Test Prep p.522

Mixed Review p.522