Question

How do you factor and solve `x^2+5x-2=0`?

Answer 1

`x = -5/2 + sqrt(33)/2` and `x = -5/2 -sqrt(33)/2`

Explanation:

Use quadratic formula: `x = (-b + sqrt(b^2-4*a*c))/{2*a}` and `x = (-b - sqrt(b^2-4*a*c))/{2*a};` where `a = 1, b = 5; c = -2.`