Factorise this equation: x^2+3x-10=0

The first stage is to calculate two numbers that multiply together to make the integer in the equation, in this example it's -10. The numbers are 5 and 2. Now these two number should both satisfy the signs (+ and - ) and add together to produce the number before the with the single x, in this case +3. Therefore the answer is as follows; (X+5)(X-2).

CO
Answered by Curtis O. Maths tutor

4028 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

1


Simplify the following: 2(3-2x) - 3(x+1)


Write 120 as a product of its prime factor


Factorise 5 – 10m


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