Question 1008535: Solve:
10x^2 + 14x - 12 = 0
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 10x^2 + 14x - 12 = 0
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Divide thru by 2 to get:
5x^2 + 7x - 12 = 0
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5*-12 = - 60
12-5 = 7
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Rewrite the problem as::
5x^2 +12x-5x - 12 = 0
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Factor by pairs::
x(5x+12)-(5x+12) = 0
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Factor::
(5x+12)(x-1) = 0
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x = -12/5 or x = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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