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5 times a number is 14 less than the square of that number. find the negative solution.​

5 times a number is 14 less than the square of that number. find the negative solution.​
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5 times a number is 14 less than the square of that number. find the negative solution.​

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Answer: The negative solution is -2

Explanation:


5x+14=x^2\\x^2-5x-14=0\\\\(x-7)(x+2)=0\\x_1=7\\x_2=-2

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