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Solve the equation 10-3x-x2 = 0

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Mathematics WAEC 2004

Solve the equation 10-3x-x2 = 0

  • x=2 or-5 checkmark
  • x= -2 or 5
  • x = 1 or 10
  • x = 2 or 5

The correct answer is: A

Explanation

10 – 3x - x2 = 0; 10 – 5x + 2x - x2 = 0
5(2 – x) + x(2 – x) = 0; (2 – x)(5 + x) = 0
2 – x = 0 or 5 + x = 0; x = 2 or x = -5
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