Question

How to solve for equation:
y = x squared - 15x + 14

Answer 1

x=14, x=1

Explanation:

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First factor the equation. Which numbers multiplies to 14 and adds up to -15? It's -14 and -1 so the equation is factored to (x-14)(x-1). I assume that you know how to do this.

Then set the values inside the parentheses equal to 0 and solve for x.