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x (x-5) = 14

X=7 or x = - 2

you gotta solve for x

x = 7 or x = - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve for x over the real numbers:

x (x - 5) = 14

Expand out terms of the left hand side:

x^2 - 5 x = 14

Add 25/4 to both sides:

x^2 - 5 x + 25/4 = 81/4

Write the left hand side as a square:

(x - 5/2) ^2 = 81/4

Take the square root of both sides:

x - 5/2 = 9/2 or x - 5/2 = - 9/2

Add 5/2 to both sides:

x = 7 or x - 5/2 = - 9/2

Add 5/2 to both sides:

Answer: x = 7 or x = - 2