Question

Solve each quadratic equation. Show your work.




14. (2x – 1)(x + 7) = 0​​

Answer 1

you need to set each factor to zero

2x-1=0
add 1 to both sides
2x=1
divide both sides by 2
x= 1/2

x+7=0
subtract 7 from both sides
x= -7



solution set is x= 1/2 and -7

hope this helps