Question

2x^2 + 19x + 40 = -2

Answer 1

X = - 7/2 or -6

Explanation:

2x^2 + 19x + 40 = -2

2x^2 +19x + 40+2 = 0

2x^2 + 12x +7x+42= 0

2x(x+6) 7(x+6) =0

(2x+7) (x+6) = 0

2x+7 = 0

2x = -7

2x÷2=-7÷2

X= -7÷2 and

X+6=0

X=-6