How do you solve x2+21x+110=0?

3 Answers
Mar 23, 2016

x=10 AND x=11

Explanation:

x2+21x+110=0 The trinomial in this equation can be factored into the product of two binomials. Look for two numbers which multiply to give a product of 110 and have a sum of 21. In this case the numbers are 10 and 11.

(10)(11)=110 and 10+11=21

So, x2+21x+110=0 can be rewritten as:

(x+10)(x+11)=0. Now either

(x+10)=0 and therefore x=10

or (x+11)=0 and x=11

Mar 23, 2016

x=10,11

Explanation:

x2+21x+110=0

You can solve this both by factoring and Quadratic formula

Factoring

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Factor the equation

(x+10)+(x+12)=0

Now we can say

x+10=0,x+11=0

x=10,11

This is a Quadratic equation (in form ax2+bx+c=0)

Quadratic formula

x=b±b24ac2a

Where

a=1,b=21,c=110

x=21±2124(1)(110)2(1)

x=21±2124(110)2

x=21±4414402

x=21±12

x=21±12

Now we have two solutions

1)21+12=202=10

2)2112=222=11

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Mar 23, 2016

(x + 10)(x + 11)

Explanation:

y=x2+21x+110=0
Use the new AC Method to factor trinomials (Socratic Search).
Find 2 numbers knowing sum (b = 21) and product (c = 11).
Since ac > 0, they have same sign.
Compose factor pairs of (c = 110) --> ...(5, 22)(10, 11). This sum is 21 = b. Then the numbers are 10 and 11.
Answer: y = (x + 10)(x + 11)