Question

Write the equation in standard form. Then factor the left side of the equation.
2x^2+7x=15

Answer 1

The equation 2x^2 + 7x = 15 can be written in standard form as 2x^2 + 7x - 15 = 0. To factor the left side of the equation, we need to find two numbers that, when multiplied, give -30 and when added, give 7. The numbers are 10 and -3. Thus, the equation can be factored as (2x - 3)(x + 5) = 0.