Question

Find the solution of the equation x^2-4x-5=0

Answer 1

x=5 and x=-1

Explanation:

We can factor this equation

x^2-4x-5=0

(x-5) (x+1) = 0

We can use the zero product property

(x-5) =0 and (x+1) =0

x=5 and x=-1