Question

What is the solution to (x-2) (x+5)= 18

Answer 1

Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

(4-2)(4+5)=18

2*9=18

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Answer 2

Answer:

    (x - 2) (x + 5) = 18

⇔5x + x² - 2x - 10 = 18

⇔x² + 3x               = 18 + 10

⇔x² + 3x               = 28

⇔x² + 3x - 28       = 0

⇔x² + 4x - 7x - 28= 0

⇔x(x +4) - 7(x + 4)= 0

⇔(x - 7) (x + 4)      = 0

⇔x - 7 = 0 or x + 4 = 0

⇔x      = 7 or x        = -4