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  • 16-10-2020
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If f(x) = 2x2 + 5x - 8 and f(x) = -10,
which of the following could be a
value for x?
-2

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  • 16-10-2020

Answer:

x = -2 or x = -1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

We can just set up an equation where the quadratic is equal to -10, and then solve the equation:

[tex]2x^2+5x-8=-10\\2x^2+5x+2=0\\\\[/tex]

Now, factor:

[tex](2x+1)(x+2) = 0\\x=-2 \text{ or } x=-1/2[/tex]

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