i dont know whats goin on but i can write u the solution2x^2 - 3x - 20 = 0or, 2x^2 - 8x + 5x - 20 = 0or, 2x(x - 4 ) + 5 (x - 4) = 0or, (2x+5)(x-4) = 0thus, x = -5/2 and 4i didnt quite understand wht happened wid hw checker, but -10 is definately not the answer. u should send brightstorm a message and tell them about this.