Question 1155010
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5x = x^2 - 14


x^2 - 5x - 14 = 0


(x-7)*(x+2) = 0


Of the two roots,  x= 7  and  x= -2,  only one is negative  x= -2.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  -2.
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