Question

Solve for x. Write both solutions, separated by a
comma.
5x^2 + 2x -- 7 = 0

Answer 1

Answer: 1 or -7/5

Explanation:

5x2+2x-7=0

Factorise

Factors of -35 that will give +2 is +7&-5

5x2+7x-5x-7=0

X(5x+7)-1(5x+7)=0

(X-1)(5x+7)=0

X-1=0

X=1

5x+7=0

5x= -7

X= -7/5

X= 1 or-7/5