Question

Factoring polynomials
Solve the following by factoring:
2x² + 16x + 14 = 0

Answer 1

x = -1, -7

Explanation:

(2x + 14) (x + 1) = 0

2x + 14 = 0, 2x = -14, x = -7.

x + 1 = 0, x = -1.