Solve x^(2)-5x=-4

Evaluate

x^{2} - 5 x = - 4

Move the expression to the left side

x^{2} - 5 x + 4 = 0

Factor the expression

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(x - 4) (x - 1) = 0

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

x - 4 = 0 x - 1 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 4 x - 1 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 4 x = 1

Solution

x_{1} = 1, x_{2} = 4

Solve the quadratic equation