Math Problem Statement

x2−10x+18=

x

Solution

It seems like you have an equation:

x210x+18=xx^2 - 10x + 18 = x

Let's solve it step by step.

Step 1: Rearrange the equation.

Move all terms to one side of the equation to set it equal to 0:

x210x+18x=0x^2 - 10x + 18 - x = 0

Simplify the terms:

x211x+18=0x^2 - 11x + 18 = 0

Step 2: Solve the quadratic equation.

We can solve this using factoring or the quadratic formula. Let's first try factoring.

We need two numbers that multiply to 1818 and add up to 11-11. These numbers are 2-2 and 9-9.

So we can factor the equation as:

(x2)(x9)=0(x - 2)(x - 9) = 0

Step 3: Find the solutions.

Set each factor equal to 0:

x2=0orx9=0x - 2 = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad x - 9 = 0

Solving these:

x=2orx=9x = 2 \quad \text{or} \quad x = 9

Thus, the solutions are x=2x = 2 and x=9x = 9.


Let me know if you need more details on any step!

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Tip: Always start by rearranging the terms in a quadratic equation to make sure it is in standard form ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0 before attempting to solve.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Factoring

Formulas

Quadratic equation formula ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Factoring method (x - p)(x - q) = 0

Theorems

Quadratic formula
Factoring the quadratic equation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9