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Modeling with Quadratic Equations

Question 3 • [INMT3] Integrated Math 3 Sem 1 (26-27)

Carmen is using the quadratic equation (x + 15)(x) = 100 where x represents the width of a picture frame. Which statement about the solutions x = 5 and x = –20 is true?

Answer
A
The solutions x = 5 and x = –20 are reasonable.
B
The solution x = 5 should be kept, but x = –20 is unreasonable.
C
The solution x = –20 should be kept, but x = 5 is unreasonable.
D
The solutions x = 5 and x = –20 are unreasonable.
Carmen is using the quadratic equation (x +…