SOLUTION: SOLVE THE EQUATION x2 + 2x - 48 = 0

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Question 368380: SOLVE THE EQUATION

x2 + 2x - 48 = 0

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
SOLVE THE EQUATION
x^2 + 2x - 48 = 0
Writing as a Product (x + ?)(x- ?)
Ask your self, what 2 numbers have a product of 48 and a difference of 2?
(x+8)(x-6) = 0
(x+8)=0
x = -8
(x-6) = 0
x = 6

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