How to find the roots of x^2+5x-14=0?

Seamus Livingston

Seamus Livingston

Answered question

2023-02-05

How to find the roots of x 2 + 5 x - 14 = 0 ?

Answer & Explanation

Tyree Hayes

Tyree Hayes

Beginner2023-02-06Added 8 answers

Find a pair of factors of 14 which differ by 5
The pair 7 , 2 works, so we find:
0 = x 2 + 5 x - 14 = ( x + 7 ) ( x - 2 )
Therefore roots x = - 7 and x = 2

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