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  • Nov 29, 2007, 05:01 PM
    Asurfergirl
    Quadratic real-life situations
    What is an example of a real-life situation that fits the equation (x+3)(x-4)=0?
  • Nov 29, 2007, 06:12 PM
    terryg752
    (x+3) (x-4) = 0

    One or both factors must be equal to 0

    x + 3 = 0 gives x = -3

    x + 4 = 0 gives x = -4

    Either x = -3 or x = 4

    SO, QUESTION COULD BE:

    Find a number x such that its value can be either -3 or 4.
  • Mar 7, 2011, 08:46 PM
    journalyn
    hat is real situation of x-3/x-3

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