Solve Equation: Solve the factored quadratic equation.Now we need to solve the equation x2−5x−14=0 by factoring.We look for two numbers that multiply to −14 and add up to −5. These numbers are −7 and 2.So, we can write the equation as (x−7)(x+2)=0.
Find Values of x: Find the values of x. For the equation (x−7)(x+2)=0 to hold true, either (x−7)=0 or (x+2)=0. Solving for x in each case gives us: x−7=0⇒x=7x+2=0⇒x=−2
Determine x Values: Determine which value of x is lesser and which is greater.Comparing the two solutions, −2 is less than 7.So, the lesser x is −2 and the greater x is 7.
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