Question

5 times a number is 14 less than the square of that number. Find the negative solution.

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

Set up the equation where the number is x

5x=x squared -14

minus the 5x to make a quadratic equation

`x^(2)`-5x-14=0

factor the equation

(x-7)+(x+2)=0

then you can find the opposites of the consonants,and find the negative answer is -2