Question

x^2-9x-10=0. I got x=19 and I just want to get confirmed or be corrected please

Answer 1

Nope. And you should get 2 values for x as well. Do you have an idea how to factor this?

Answer 2

apparently not

Answer 3

You need to find 2 numbers that add up to -9 and make the product -10.
(x )(x )

Answer 4

You need 2 factors of -10 that add up to -9.

Answer 5

-10 and 1

Answer 6

Right. Now just put those numbers with x as jackellyn did above.

Answer 7

(x + factor1)(x + factor2)

Answer 8

Make sure you keep your signs right

Answer 9

(x-10) and (x+1)

Answer 10

and now you can solve each and you have your roots
x-10=0 and x+1=0

Answer 11

Right ^_^

Answer 12

10 and -1?

Answer 13

Yep

Answer 14

so how do I right that as an answer?

Answer 15

x=10, x=-1
(10, -1)
(x-10)(x+1)
Depends on how your teacher wants it.

Answer 16

Okay thanks a lot I have a few of those problems left that really helps :)