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Which of the following are roots of an equation
(x−2)+(2x−1)−15=0A. 1/5 and -1/3
B. -1/5 and 1/3
C. 1/5 and 1/3
D. -1/5 and -1/3
E. -5/2 and -1/3
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Question part of the project GRE Quantitative Reasoning Daily Challenge - (2021) EDITIONGRE - Math BookGiven:
x−2+2x−1−15=0 Rewrite as:
1x2+2x−15=0Eliminate fractions by multiplying both sides by
x2 to get:
1+2x−15x2=0Rearrange to get:
15x2−2x−1=0Factor to get:
(5x+1)(3x−1)=0So, EITHER
5x+1=0 OR
3x−1=0If
5x+1=0, then
x=−15If
3x−1=0, then
x=13So, the roots (solutions) are
−15 and
13Answer: B