Solve u^2 -5u -14=0

Evaluate

u^{2} - 5 u - 14 = 0

Factor the expression

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(u - 7) (u + 2) = 0

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

u - 7 = 0 u + 2 = 0

Solve the equation for u

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u = 7 u + 2 = 0

Solve the equation for u

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u = 7 u = - 2

Solution

u_{1} = - 2, u_{2} = 7

Solve the quadratic equation