Question

X2 – 25 = - 4x – 4
Solve the quadratic by factoring

Answer 1

x = -7, +3

Explanation:

x² - 25 = -4x - 4

Put it all on one side

x² - 25 + 4x + 4 = 0

Put like terms together

x² + 4x - 21 = 0

Factor

(x + 7)(x - 3) = 0

x + 7 = 0 ⇒ x = -7

x - 3 = 0 ⇒ x = +3

x = -7, +3