Question

X^2-3x-40=0 solve for x

Answer 1

x=8 or x=-5

Explanation:

x²-3x-40=0

x²-8x+5x-40=0

x(x-8)+5(x-8)=0

(x-8)(x+5)=0

⇒x=8 or x=-5

Answer 2

Explanation:

x^2-3x-40=0

x^2-3x=40

2x-6x=40

-4x=40

-4x/4 = 40/-4

x= -10