Question

What are the solutions to the quadratic equation?

p^2 - 14p = 32

a) 16
b) -3, 14
c) -2, 16
d) -4, 7

Answer 1

p^2 - 14p = 32
p^2 - 14p - 32 = 0
(p + 2)(p - 16) = 0

p + 2 = 0
p = -2

p - 16 = 0
p = 16

solution is (-2,16)