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Question from diana, a student: I do not know how to simplify equations. How does 5x^2-7X+2 become (x-1) (5x-2)? |
Diana,
You are correct that 5x2 - 7x + 2 = (x - 1)(5x - 2). The word simplify sometimes confuses me. I am not sure which expression, 5x2 - 7x + 2 or (x - 1)(5x - 2) is simpler.
Penny
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