SOLUTION: solve by factoring 2x squared +x-10=0

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Question 155507: solve by factoring
2x squared +x-10=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%5E2%2Bx-10=0 Start with the given equation


%282x%2B5%29%28x-2%29=0 Factor the left side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)



Now set each factor equal to zero:

2x%2B5=0 or x-2=0


x=-5%2F2 or x=2 Now solve for x in each case


So the answers are


x=-5%2F2 or x=2