Factor the polynomial: x^{2}-2x-15=0

Sam Longoria

Sam Longoria

Answered question

2021-12-10

Factor the polynomial:
x22x15=0

Answer & Explanation

Orlando Paz

Orlando Paz

Beginner2021-12-11Added 42 answers

Step 1
Given,
x22x15=0
Step 2
On simplification, we get
x25x+3x15=0
x(x5)+3(x5)=0
(x5)(x+3)=0
x5=0 or x+3=0
x=5 or x=-3

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