Question

Solve the equation. Write the smaller value of x.

{x^2} - 4x - 5 = 0

Answer 1

try factoring out
x^2-5x+x-5=0

Answer 2

x^2*x=-1.25

Answer 3

it is x=-1 @Aliypop

Answer 4

x(x-5)+1(x-5)=0
(x+1)=0 and (x-5)=0
now solve for x

Answer 5

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Answer 6

you would get 2 values for x...

Answer 7

so x=-1
and x=5
the smaller value is x=-1

Answer 8

okay

Answer 9

sorry I was talking to my mom

Answer 10

do you understand?

Answer 11

Find the value of x.




x=-20/2(-5)

Answer 12

you just need to simplify to find x....what do u get?

Answer 13

I can't seem to get answer for simplifying it