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Advanced MathEasyPositive root of a factored equation

Advanced Math practice question

The equation (x − 1)(x + 4) = 0 has two solutions. What is the positive one?

Answer: 1

x − 1 = 0 gives x = 1; x + 4 = 0 gives x = −4.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4
4 has the wrong sign; x + 4 = 0 gives −4.
If you answered -4
−4 is the negative solution.
If you answered -1
−1 has the wrong sign; x − 1 = 0 gives 1.

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