How to solve quadratic equations when a is greater than 1?

If the Coefficient of x2 Is Greater Than 1

Example 1: Get the values of x for the equation 2x2 - 14x + 20 = 0.

Step 1: Find common factors if you can.

Step 2: Find the factors of (x2 - 7x + 10)

Step 3: Find the factors whose sum is - 7:

Step 4: Write out the factors and check using the distributive property.