Solve Quadratic Equation
Published on October 18, 2024
The quadratic equation x^2 - x - 6 = 0 was solved by factoring. The solutions are x = 3 and x = -2.
Question
Answer
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Find two numbers that add up to -1 (the coefficient of the x term) and multiply to -6 (the constant term).
These numbers are -3 and 2. -
Rewrite the equation using these numbers:
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Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x:
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