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What does 1) x2 – 5x – 14 = 0 equals?


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Answer:

x = -2 and 7

Explanation:

  • x^2 - 5x - 14 = 0
  • x^2 - ( 7 - 2 )x - 14 = 0
  • x^2 - 7x + 2x - 14 = 0
  • x ( x - 7 ) + 2(x - 7) = 0
  • (x + 2) (x - 7) = 0
  • x = -2 and 7

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