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Solve the equation by factoring: x^2 - 5x = 14

Solve the equation by factoring: x^2 - 5x = 14
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Solve the equation by factoring: x^2 - 5x = 14

User Eirirlar
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Answer:

x=7, x= -2

Explanation:

  1. Start by putting the whole equation to one side: x2-5x=14 ----> x2-5x-14=0
  2. Next, factor the equation: x,x -7,2 ----> (x-7)(x+2)=0
  3. Now, solve both equations: x-7=0....x=7 AND x+2=0.....x= -2
  4. Plug both in to make sure that they are correct....both are correct
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