Question

Solve for w.
w 2 − 4w − 5 = 0

Answer 1

-1 ,5 correct?

Answer 2

Dude. If you need to just check your answers, may I suggest Wolfram|Alpha? You would literally type "solve w^2 + 4w-5=0"

Answer 3

OpenStudy is for explanations. Do you know how to factor? Do you need help with that?

Answer 4

ya i do decently i was just making sure i was doing it correctly

Answer 5

Well Alpha's for that.

Answer 6

w 2 − 4w − 5 = 0
think what are two numbers with the product of -5 and the sum -4?

Answer 7

-5 ,1

Answer 8

ya you got it ^.^

Answer 9

thanks for making it make sense.

Answer 10

no prob :o