Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Factoring - 4.4 Solve ax(squared) + bx + c = 0 by Factoring - 4.4 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 263: 41

Answer

$x=5$ or $x=-0.25$.

Work Step by Step

The intercept form is the same as factoring the expression. Hence after trial and error: $y=4x^2-19x-5=(4x+1)(x-5)$ Thus $x=5$ or $x=-0.25$.
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