What is the greater solution of ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 8
- Step 1: Factor the quadratic equation into linear factors: .
- Step 2: Solve each binomial factor for , giving the roots and .
- Step 3: Compare the two roots to select the greater solution: .
Answer
8.
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