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advanced-math

Solve for xx: x25x+6=0x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0

A

x=2,3x = 2, 3

B

x=2,3x = -2, -3

C

x=1,6x = 1, 6

D

x=1,6x = -1, -6

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. To solve the quadratic equation x25x+6=0x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0 by factoring:

  1. Find two numbers that multiply to +6 and add to -5. The numbers are -2 and -3.
  2. Write in factored form: (x2)(x3)=0(x - 2)(x - 3) = 0.
  3. Apply the Zero Product Property: x2=0x - 2 = 0 or x3=0x - 3 = 0.
  4. Solve for x: x=2x = 2 or x=3x = 3.

Choice B is incorrect because these are the constants in the factors, not the solutions. Remember to flip the sign when solving xc=0x - c = 0. Choice C is incorrect because 1+6=71+6=7, not 5. Choice D is incorrect because (1)+(6)=7(-1)+(-6)=-7, not -5.