Question

Solve algebraically:
Y = x^2 + 5x - 17
Y = x - 5

Answer 1

X-5=X^2+5x-17
Step 1
Subtract x^2+5x-17 from both sides.
Step 2
Factor left side of the equation
Step 3
Set factors equal to 0
Till you get -x+2=0 or x+6=0
X=2 or x=-6
Both solutions work