Question

Next, solve the equation for x.

x2 – 5x – 14 = 0
x = [?] or x =
Enter the smallest x first.

Answer 1

Answer: x=7,-2

Explanation:

`x^(2)`-5x-14=0

x2-7x+2x-14=0

x(x-7)+2(x-7)=0

(x-7)(x+2)=0

x-7=0

x=7

and x+2=0

x=-2

X=-2,7