SOLUTION: How would I solve x^2 + 3x – 4 = 0 and please show steps in solving it if possible so I can see how it is done. Thank you!

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Question 426046: How would I solve x^2 + 3x – 4 = 0 and please show steps in solving it if possible so I can see how it is done.
Thank you!

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

Hi
solving
x^2 + 3x – 4 = 0
factoring
(x+4)(x-1)= 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(4x) and the outer product(-x) = 3x
(x+4)=0 x = -4
(x-1)= 0 x = 1

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