X2 +14x-15=0 in this equation which add LHS as a perfect square 49. how this 49 will come... please tell about 49??? how this calculated

1 Answer
May 7, 2018

x = 1, and x = - 15

Explanation:

x2+14x15=0
D=d2=b24ac=196+60=256 --> d=±16
There are 2 real roots:
x=b2a±d2a=142±162
x=7±8
a. x1 = - 7 + 8 = 1
b. x2 = -7 - 8 = - 15
Note.
Because a + b + c = 0, we use the shortcut.
One real root is x1 = 1, and the other is x2=ca=15.