How do you solve x^2 - x - 6 = 0x2x6=0?

1 Answer
Jun 13, 2018

x=-2" or "x=3x=2 or x=3

Explanation:

"the factors of - 6 which sum to - 1 are - 3 and + 2"the factors of - 6 which sum to - 1 are - 3 and + 2

(x-3)(x+2)=0(x3)(x+2)=0

"equate each factor to zero and solve for "xequate each factor to zero and solve for x

x+2=0rArrx=-2x+2=0x=2

x-3=0rArrx=3x3=0x=3