Question

Solve the following C^2-14=5c

Answer 1

Answer:

c = - 2, c = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

c² - 14 = 5c ( subtract 5c from both sides )

c² - 5c - 14 = 0 ← in standard form

To factorise the quadratic

Consider the factors of the constant term (- 14) which sum to give the coefficient of the c- term (- 5)

The factors are - 7 and + 2, since

- 7 × 2 = - 14 and - 7 + 2 = - 5, hence

(c - 7)(c + 2) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for c

c - 7 = 0 ⇒ c = 7

c + 2 = 0 ⇒ c = - 2