x^2 + x - 30 = 0 Factor and solve

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 10/6/2013 3:29 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 10/7/2013 11:52 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 10/7/2013 11:52 PM

x^2 + x - 30 = 0

(x )(x ) ( -5)( +6)=0

(x-5) (x+6) = 0

Solve:

(x-5) =0

x-5+5 =0+5

x=5

Solve:

(x+6) = 0

x+6-6 = 0-6

x=-6