Question

Factor to find all possible values for x:2x²+7X+5=0

A. x=1, x=5/2
B. x=5, x=2
C. x=-5, x=0
D. x=-5/2, x=-1​

Answer 1

D. x = -5/2, x = -1/2

Explanation:

2x² + 7x + 5 = 0

(2x + 5)(x + 1) = 0

2x + 5 = 0 or x + 1 = 0

2x = -5 or x = -1

x = -5/2 or x = -1/2