SOLUTION: Im not sure how im suppose to get the answer for this equation. It says, Solve for X if X is a positive number. x^2 + x = 6

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Question 636316: Im not sure how im suppose to get the answer for this equation.
It says, Solve for X if X is a positive number. x^2 + x = 6

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
x^2 + x = 6
x^2 + x - 6 =0
by factoring
(x + 3)(x-2) = 0
x = -3 or x = 2
may check factoring Using FOIL
F First terms
O Outside terms
I Inside terms
L Last terms

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