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Question
Solve the following equation : 5x2 - 11x + 2 = 0
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Solution
5x2 - 11x + 2 = 0
5x2 - 10x - x + 2 = 0
5x (x - 2)-1(x - 2) = 0
(x - 2)(5x - 1)= 0
(x - 2) = 0 , (5x - 1)=0
x = 2 , x = `1/5`
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