Question

Solve for x. Write the smaller solution first, and the larger solution second.

X^2+3x-10=0
Smaller x= ??
Larger x= ??

Answer 1

Explanation:

x^2 + 3x - 10 = 0

(x - 2)(x + 5) = 0

x - 2 = 0 x + 5 = 0

x = 2 x = -5

smaller x = -5

larger x = 2