Question

Solve for x. Write both solutions, separated by a
comma.
9x2 - 4x - 5 = 0

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -5/9, x = 1

Answer 2

Answer: -5/9 or 1

Explanation:

9x2-4x-5=0

Factorise

Factors of -45 that will give-4 is -9&5

Substitute

9x2-9x+5x-5=0

9x(x-1)+5(x-1)=0

(9x+5)(x-1)=0

9x+5=0

9x= -5

X= -5/9 or

X-1=0

X=1

X= -5/9 or 1