SOLUTION: Solve (x + 5)(x – 3) = -2(2x + 7)

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Question 315605: Solve (x + 5)(x – 3) = -2(2x + 7)
Answer by nyc_function(2741)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x + 5)(x – 3) = -2(2x + 7)
I will start and you can finish.
x^2 + 2x - 15 = -4x - 14
x^2 + 2x + 4x - 15 + 14 = 0
x^2 + 6x - 1 = 0
Can you continue now?

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