x^2 - 5x - 66 = 0 Factor and solve

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 10/20/2013 7:47 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 10/21/2013 12:02 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 10/21/2013 12:02 PM

x^2 - 5x - 66 = 0

(x )(x ) ( -11)( +6)=0

(x-11) (x+6) = 0

Solve:

(x-11)=0

x-11+11=0+11

x=11

Solve:

(x+6) = 0

x+6-6 = 0-6

x=-6