Answer:
[tex] {x}^{2} - 5x - 14 = 0 \\ (x - 7)(x + 2) = 0 \\ x - 7 = 0 \: or \: x + 2 = 0 \\ x = 7 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: x = - 2 [/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Factor left side of the equation.
Set each factor equal to zero.
Solve each equation for x.
