Solve x^2 - 5x - 14 = 0
x^2- 5x - 14 = 0 factorises to (x - 7)(x + 2) = 0. To solve, put each bracket equal to zero. x - 7 = 0 gives x = 7 and x + 2 = 0 gives x = -2. The solutions are x = 7 and x = -2.
