Question

Solve x^2 - 3x - 10 = 0

Answer 1

Answer:

5 and -2

Step-by-step explanation:

${x}^{2} - 3x - 10 = 0$

${x}^{2} - 5x + 2x - 10 = 0$

$x(x - 5) + 2(x - 5) = 0$

$(x - 5)(x + 2) = 0$

$x - 5 = 0$

$x = 5$

or

$x + 2 = 0$

$x = - 2$