Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.x2+3x−4=0 lesser x=□ greater x=□
Identify the quadratic equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.We have the quadratic equation x2+3x−4=0. We need to find two numbers that multiply to −4 (the constant term) and add up to 3 (the coefficient of the x term).
Factor the quadratic equation: Factor the quadratic equation.The two numbers that multiply to −4 and add up to 3 are 4 and −1.So, we can write the equation as (x+4)(x−1)=0.
Solve for x using the zero product property: Solve for x using the zero product property.If (x+4)(x−1)=0, then either x+4=0 or x−1=0.For x+4=0:x=−4For x−1=0:x=1
Write the solutions in ascending order: Write the solutions in ascending order.The lesser value of x is −4, and the greater value of x is 1.
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