SOLUTION: Solve by Factoring the quadratic equation s^2+6s-55=0

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Question 721533: Solve by Factoring the quadratic equation
s^2+6s-55=0

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: s^2+6s-55 factors to (s + 11)(s - 5)

So

s^2+6s-55 = 0

turns into

(s + 11)(s - 5) = 0

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