Question

Solve for x

$x^2-3x-10=0$

• A. -2, -6
• B. 10, 5
• C. 5, -2
• D. 7, 6

Answer 1

The correct option is C

5, -2

$x^2-3x-10=0$

$\Rightarrow$ $x^2-5x+2x-10=0$

$\Rightarrow (x-5)(x+2)=0$

$\Rightarrow$ $x=5$ and $x=-2$