Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.x2−x−90=0 lesser x=□ greater x=□
Identify Quadratic Equation: Identify the quadratic equation to solve.The given quadratic equation is x2−x−90=0. We need to find two numbers that multiply to −90 and add up to −1, the coefficient of x.
Factor the Equation: Factor the quadratic equation.To factor x2−x−90=0, we look for two numbers that multiply to −90 and add to −1. The numbers −10 and 9 satisfy these conditions because −10×9=−90 and −10+9=−1.So, we can write the equation as (x−10)(x+9)=0.
Solve for x: Solve for x using the zero product property.If (x−10)(x+9)=0, then either x−10=0 or x+9=0.Solving x−10=0 gives us x=10.Solving x+9=0 gives us x=−9.
Write Solutions in Ascending Order: Write the solutions in ascending order.The lesser value of x is −9, and the greater value of x is 10.
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