Question

Solve for x. Write both solutions, separated by a comma.
2x^2 - x - 10 = 0​

Answer 1

x= 5 /2

or x=−2

Explanation:

Step 1: Factor left side of equation.

(2x−5)(x+2)=0

Step 2: Set factors equal to 0.

2x−5=0 or x+2=0

x= 5 /2 or x=−2

Answer 2

-2, 5/2

Explanation:

2x^2 - x - 10 = 0​

Factor

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

Using the zero product property

2x-5 =0 x+2 =0

2x=5 x = -2

x = 5/2 x = -2