Question

Use the Zero Product Property to solve the equation (x – 5)(x + 4) = –14.

Answer 1

x = 3 or x = -2

Explanation:

(x - 5)(x + 4) =
`x^(2) - x - 20` = -14

`x^(2) - x -6 = 0`

(x - 3)(x + 2) = 0

x = 3 or x = -2