Question

Which of the following are solutions to 2x^2 -8x -90

A) 2
B) -5
C) -7
D) 9
E) 15
F) 5
G) 7

Answer 1

Please equate 2x^2 -8x -90 to zero: 2x^2 -8x -90=0

Next, reduce 2x^2 -8x -90=0 by div. all terms by 2: x^2 -4x -45=0

Next, factor the poly: (x-9)(x+5) = 0

Set each factor = to 0 and solve for x:

x-9=0 => x=9
x+5=0 => x= -5