Solve x^2-5x-14=0

Evaluate

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

Factor the expression

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

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

x - 7 = 0 x + 2 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 7 x + 2 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 7 x = - 2

Solution

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

Solve the quadratic equation