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Solve the quadratic equation: 3x2 + 60x − 14400 = 0.

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x=−80 or x=60x = -80 \text{ or } x = 60

Step-by-step solution

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Here's how to solve the quadratic equation:

  1. Simplify the equation by dividing all terms by the common factor, which is 3.

    3x23+60x3−144003=03\frac{3x^2}{3} + \frac{60x}{3} - \frac{14400}{3} = \frac{0}{3} x2+20x−4800=0x^2 + 20x - 4800 = 0
  2. Factor the quadratic equation.

    We need two numbers that multiply to −4800-4800 and add up to 20. These numbers are 80 and −60-60.

    (x+80)(x−60)=0(x+80)(x-60) = 0
  3. Set each factor equal to zero to find the possible values of xx.

    x+80=0  ⟹  x=−80x+80 = 0 \implies x = -80 x−60=0  ⟹  x=60x-60 = 0 \implies x = 60

    The solutions for xx are x=−80 or x=60\boxed{x = -80 \text{ or } x = 60}.

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