Question

(x-2)(x + 5) = 18
What is the he solution the this question

Answer 1

(4, -7)

Explanation:

(x - 2)(x + 5) = 18

x² + 5x - 2x - 10 = 18

x² + 3x - 10 - 18 = 0

x² + 3x - 28 = 0

(x - 4)(x + 7) = 0

x - 4 = 0

x = 4

x + 7 = 0

x = -7