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Solve: x^2 - 4x-5=0

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Answer:


x=-1,5

Explanation:


x^2-4x-5=0

In order to solve this quadratic, we have many methods. We can factor, complete the square, or use the quadratic formula. I'm going to factor since it's the easiest method.

To factor, find two numbers that when multiplied equal a(c) and when added equal b.

a=1, b=-4, and c=-5.

So we want two numbers that when multiplied equals 1(-5)=-5 and when added equals -4.

-5 and 1 are the possible numbers. Therefore:


x^2-4x-5=0\\x^2+x-5x-5=0\\x(x+1)-5(x+1)=0\\(x-5)(x+1)=0\\x=5, -1

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