Solve 18+7p-p^2=0

Evaluate

18 + 7 p - p^{2} = 0

Factor the expression

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(9 - p) (2 + p) = 0

When the product of factors equals 0,at least one factor is 0

9 - p = 0 2 + p = 0

Solve the equation for p

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p = 9 2 + p = 0

Solve the equation for p

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p = 9 p = - 2

Solution

p_{1} = - 2, p_{2} = 9

Solve the quadratic equation