Question

solutions of the quadratic $x^2 + 7x - 18 = 0.$

Answer 1

(x^2+7x-18) can be factored into (x+9)(x-2). Set each part equal to zero and solve for x.

x+9=0 => x=-9
x-2=0 => x=2

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