Multiple choice

What is the solution to the given quadratic equation p2 - 14p = 32?

  1. 16

  2. -3, 14

  3. -2, 16

  4. -4, 7
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Explanation

p^2 - 14p - 32 = 0. Factoring gives (p - 16)(p + 2) = 0. So p = 16 or p = -2.

AI explanation

To solve the quadratic equation p squared minus 14 p equals 32, first rewrite it in standard form as p squared minus 14 p minus 32 equals 0. Factoring the quadratic polynomial gives (p minus 16) times (p plus 2) equals 0. Solving these linear factors results in p equals 16 or p equals -2.

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