Solve b^2-10b-144=0

Evaluate

b^{2} - 10 b - 144 = 0

Factor the expression

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(b - 18) (b + 8) = 0

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

b - 18 = 0 b + 8 = 0

Solve the equation for b

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b = 18 b + 8 = 0

Solve the equation for b

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b = 18 b = - 8

Solution

b_{1} = - 8, b_{2} = 18

Solve the quadratic equation