Question

6. Solve X^2 - 3x - 10=0 by factoring,
F-5, -2)
G(-2,5)
H{-2,-5)
J{5,-2)

Answer 1

• Answer:

x₁ = 5

x₂ = - 2

• Explanation:

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x² - 3x - 10 = 0

x² + 2x - 5x - 10 = 0

x(x + 2) - 5(x + 2) = 0

(x - 5)(x + 2) = 0

x - 5 = 0 => x₁ = 5

x + 2 = 0 => x₂ = - 2

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