Question

In Exercise,solve for x. x2 + 4x - 5 = 0

Answer 1

Answer:

${x}^{2} + 5x - x - 5 = 0 \\ x(x + 5) - 1(x + 5) = 0 \\ (x + 5)(x - 1) = 0 \\ x = - 5 \: or \: x = 1$