Question

Factor completely 5x^2 + 20x - 60

Answer 1

x=2, x=-6

Explanation:

First, you'll have to factor the left side of the equation.

5(x-2)(x+6)=0

Next, you'll have to set the factors equal to zero.

x-2=0

x+6=0

Finally, you'll have to solve for each factor. For x-2=0, you'll have to add 2 to both sides, and for x+6=0, you'll have to subtract 6 from both sides.

x=2

x=-6

Answer 2

`5(x+6)(x-2)`

Explanation:

divide by five and you will get this.

`5(x^(2) +4x-12)`

-12 has factors of -2 and 6 to get the positive
`4x`. then put it in factored form.

`5(x+6)(x-2)`