Question

Which is a solution to the equation? (x −2)(x + 5) = 18 x = −10 x = −7 x = −4 x = −2

Answer 1

Answer:

Solutions:

$x=-7$

$x=4$

Step-by-step explanation:

$(x-2)(x + 5) = 18$

Expanding the factored form:

$x^2+5x-2x-10=18$

$x^2+3x-28=0$

Factoring the second-degree polynomial:

$(x+7)(x-4)=0$

This is true for

$x=-7 \text{ or } x=4$