SOLUTION: I would greatly aappreciate some help with the following problem. Solve and please show work. x^2 - 2x - 15= 0 Thank you!

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Question 36768: I would greatly aappreciate some help with the following problem.
Solve and please show work.
x^2 - 2x - 15= 0
Thank you!
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x%5E2+-+2x+-+15+=+0+
(x-5)(x+3) = 0

so either x-5=0 or x+3=0
hence x=5 or x=-3

jon