SOLUTION: x(x-4) = 12 I do not know how to solve it, we're solving using factoring.

Question 428716: x(x-4) = 12 I do not know how to solve it, we're solving using factoring.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, John10:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(x-4) = 12
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x^2-4x-12 = 0
Factor:
(x-6)(x+2) = 0
x = 6 or x = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by John10(297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the left side
x(x -4 ) =12
x^2 -4x =12
x^2 -4x -12 =0
Use A.C method to factor and solve for x
(x-6)(x+2) =0
You can take it from here! john10
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