Question 265255
{{{c^2+9c+14=0}}} Start with the given equation


{{{(c+7)(c+2)=0}}} Factor the left side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this <a href=http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/playground/change-this-name4450.solver>solver</a>)




Now set each factor equal to zero:

{{{c+7=0}}} or  {{{c+2=0}}} 


{{{c=-7}}} or  {{{c=-2}}}    Now solve for c in each case



So our answers are 


 {{{c=-7}}} or  {{{c=-2}}}