Question

What are the solutions of the given equation 2x^2+9x+10=0

Answer 1

1. x = 2

2. x = - 5/2

Step-by-step explanation: First put parenthesis around the equation

( 2x^2 + 4x ) + ( 5x + 10) = 0

2x ( x+ 2) 5 (x + 2),

when you have the same answer inside the parenthesis you know your right.

2x + 5 = 0

x + 2 = 0

Next preform basic algebra

2x = -5

x = -2

x = - 5/2

Answer 2

see explanation

Explanation:

Given

2x² + 9x + 10 = 0

To factor the quadratic

Consider the factors of the product of the coefficient of the x² term and the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term.

product = 2 × 10 = 20 and sum = + 9

The factors are + 4 and + 5

Use these factors to split the x- term

2x² + 4x + 5x + 10 = 0 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

2x(x + 2) + 5(x + 2) = 0 ← factor out (x + 2) from each term

(x + 2)(2x + 5) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 2 = 0 ⇒ x = - 2

2x + 5 = 0 ⇒ 2x = - 5 ⇒ x = -
`(5)/(2)`