Answer:
Please check the explanation.
Explanation:
Given the quadratic equation
5x²−2x−9 = 0
To factor the quadratic function 5x²−2x−9, we should solve the corresponding quadratic equation 5x²−2x−9 = 0.
Indeed, if x₁ and x₂ are the roots of the quadratic equation ax²+bx+c=0, then
ax²+bx+c = a(x-x₁)(x-x₂)
Now,
solving the quadratic function 5x²−2x−9 = 0
subtract 9 from both sides
Simplify
Divide both sides by -5
Add (-1/5)² to both sides
so solving
Add 1/5 to both sides
similarly solving
Add 1/5 to both sides
Thus, the roots are:
Conclusion:
Since the roots are irrational, we do not factor further.
Therefore, we leave 5x²−2x−9 as it is.