SOLUTION: How do I solve this quadratic equation? x^2-5x-14=0

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Question 346128: How do I solve this quadratic equation?
x^2-5x-14=0
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor,
x%5E2-5x-14=0
%28x-7%29%28x%2B2%29=0
Two solutions:
x-7=0
highlight%28x=7%29
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x%2B2=0
highlight%28x=-2%29