SOLUTION: Find the x-intercepts for the graph of the equation {{{y=x^2+3x-10}}} Type an ordered pair

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Question 282980: Find the x-intercepts for the graph of the equation y=x%5E2%2B3x-10
Type an ordered pair
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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set it to zero and solve
y=x^2+3x-10
what gives the product of -10 and adds up to 3
5 and -2
(x+5)(x-2)=0
x=-5
x=2
x=(2,-5)