Answer:
X = -1 or X = -3.5
Step-by-step explanation:
2x^2 + 9x + 7 = 0
ac = 14
b = 9
find a two numbers which when you multiply you get 14 and add you get 9.
so it will 2 and 7. (they replace b which is 9x)
therefore: 2x^2 + 2x + 7x + 7 = 0
find common factors using each 2 from the four.
2x( x + 1) + 7 (x+1) = 0
so it will be (2x + 7) (x+1) = 0
find x,
i) 2x +7 = 0
x= -3.5
ii) x + 1 = 0
x = -1
