SOLUTION: I have the answer for this problem one way and my friend has it another way. X = -8, -6 my friend has x = -6, -4 which one of us is right?

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Question 472003: I have the answer for this problem one way and my friend has it another way.
X = -8, -6
my friend has x = -6, -4
which one of us is right?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[x^2 + 2x - 36] = 12
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x^2 + 2x -48 = 0
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Factor:
(x+8)(x-6) = 0
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x = -8 or x = 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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