Write an equation in standard form then solve 2q^2+22q+=-60

In standard form the equation reads 2q²+22q+60=0. In order to solve for q you have to factor the expression on the left first. Take out a factor of 2 and you have 2 (q²+11q+30). Factor the inside and you have 2[ (q+6) (q+5) ]. Set the factors equal to 0 and solve and you finish with q=-6 or q=-5.