Answer:
X = - 7/2 or -6
Step-by-step explanation:
2x^2 + 19x + 40 = -2
2x^2 +19x + 40+2 = 0
2x^2 + 12x +7x+42= 0
2x(x+6) 7(x+6) =0
(2x+7) (x+6) = 0
2x+7 = 0
2x = -7
2x÷2=-7÷2
X= -7÷2 and
X+6=0
X=-6
