SOLUTION: x^2 + 4x-5=0 The solution is ( , ) or no solution?

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Question 312667: x^2 + 4x-5=0 The solution is ( , ) or no solution?
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ALWAYS has two solutions. They might not be real numbers, but they are solutions nonetheless.

In this case,



factors, so it has two rational roots. Hint: 5 times -1 is -5 and 5 plus -1 = 4.


John