Math Problem Statement

Solve the following quadratic equations by factoring. Answer the questions that follow: 1) x^2 + 10x + 25 = 0, 2) x^2 + 21 = -10x, 3) b^2 - 2b = 8

Solution

The image asks to solve three quadratic equations by factoring. Let me walk you through solving each equation step-by-step.

1. x2+10x+25=0x^2 + 10x + 25 = 0

Step-by-step factoring:

  1. This is a quadratic of the form ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
  2. Notice that 2525 is a perfect square, and 10x10x is twice the square root of 25. So this can be factored as: (x+5)(x+5)=0or(x+5)2=0(x + 5)(x + 5) = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad (x + 5)^2 = 0
  3. Solving (x+5)2=0(x + 5)^2 = 0, we get: x+5=0x=5x + 5 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -5

2. x2+21=10xx^2 + 21 = -10x

Step-by-step factoring:

  1. First, rearrange the equation to standard form ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0: x2+10x+21=0x^2 + 10x + 21 = 0
  2. Now, find two numbers that multiply to give 21 and add to give 10. These numbers are 7 and 3.
  3. Factor the quadratic: (x+7)(x+3)=0(x + 7)(x + 3) = 0
  4. Solve for xx: x+7=0x=7x + 7 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -7 x+3=0x=3x + 3 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -3

3. b22b=8b^2 - 2b = 8

Step-by-step factoring:

  1. Rearrange the equation to standard form: b22b8=0b^2 - 2b - 8 = 0
  2. Now, find two numbers that multiply to give -8 and add to give -2. These numbers are -4 and 2.
  3. Factor the quadratic: (b4)(b+2)=0(b - 4)(b + 2) = 0
  4. Solve for bb: b4=0b=4b - 4 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad b = 4 b+2=0b=2b + 2 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad b = -2

Summary of solutions:

  1. x=5x = -5
  2. x=7x = -7 or x=3x = -3
  3. b=4b = 4 or b=2b = -2

Would you like any additional details or explanations on these steps?

Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

  1. How do you know when a quadratic equation can be factored?
  2. Can all quadratic equations be factored, or are there other methods to solve them?
  3. What do you do if you cannot find factors easily?
  4. How can you verify the solutions to these quadratic equations?
  5. What role does the discriminant play in factoring quadratics?

Tip: When factoring quadratics, always start by rearranging the equation into the form ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0 and then look for pairs of numbers that multiply to acac and add to bb.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Factoring

Formulas

Quadratic equation formula: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Factoring quadratic expressions

Theorems

Zero-product property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10