Question

How would you get this?

Answer 1

`{x}^(2) - 5x - 14 = 0 \\ (x - 7)(x + 2) = 0 \\ x - 7 = 0 \: or \: x + 2 = 0 \\ x = 7 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: x = - 2`

Explanation:

Factor left side of the equation.

Set each factor equal to zero.

Solve each equation for x.