Hi solving for x 4x(x-1)-5x(x)=3 4x^2 - 4x -5x^2 = 3 x^2 +4x + 3 = 0 factoring (x+3)(x+1) = 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(3x) and the outer product(1*x) =4x (x+3)= 0 x = -3 (x+1) = 0 x = -1