Solve -x^2 -5x - 4 = 0

Evaluate

- x^{2} - 5 x - 4 = 0

Factor the expression

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- (x + 1) (x + 4) = 0

Divide the terms

(x + 1) (x + 4) = 0

When the product of factors equals 0,at least one factor is 0

x + 1 = 0 x + 4 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = - 1 x + 4 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = - 1 x = - 4

Solution

x_{1} = - 4, x_{2} = - 1

Solve the quadratic equation