Question

Which is the solution to this equation (X-2)(x+5)=18

Answer 1

x=-7 x=4

Explanation:

(X-2)(x+5)=18

FOIL

x^2 +5x -2x-10 =18

Combine like terms

x^2 +3x -10 = 18

Subtract 18 from each side

x^2 +3x -10 -18 = 0

Combine like terms

x^2 +3x -28 =0

Factor

What two numbers multiply to -28 and add to 3

7*-4 = -28

7+-4 = 3

( x+7) ( x-4) =0

Using the zero product property

x+7 =0 x-4=0

x=-7 x=4