(x + 5) (x – 2) = 0, find the roots of this quadratic equation.

ii. (x + 5) (x – 2) = 0, find the roots of this quadratic equation.

Ans.

(x + 5 ) ( x – 2 ) = 0 [Given]

∴ x + 5 = 0     OR    x – 2 = 0

∴ x = - 5     OR    x = 2