Question

Show how to solve 5x^2+7x=6 by factoring. You must show all work and steps.

Answer 1

5x^2 + 7x = 6

5x^2 + 7x -6 = 0

5x^2 + 10x -3x -6 =0

5x × (x + 2) -3 (x + 2) = 0

(x + 2) × (5x - 3) = 0

x + 2 = 0
5x - 3 = 0

x = -2
x = 3/5

answer: x = -2, x = 3/5