Question

How do you factor `-2x^2-5x=0`?

Answer 1

Factored: `-x(2x+5)=0`

If you wanted to solve for `x`: `x=0 and -5/2`

Explanation:

Start by factoring out a `-x` on the left side:

`-x(2x+5)=0`

If you wanted to solve for `x` you could set both factors equal to `0`:

`-x=0->x=0`

`2x+5=0->x=-5/2`