Solve x^2 - 5x -14 = 0

x^2 - 5x -14 = 0Factorise to give (x-7)(x+2)=0therefore x-7 = 0 OR x+2 = 0 so x = 7 or x = -2

HB
Answered by Helen B. Maths tutor

4264 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Cosine theorem?


A sequence starts with the following terms... 2, 8, 14, 20... find the nth term


Expand and and simplify (x^2 + 7) (x - 1)


Simplify 2a+6b-a+2b+3a


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning