SOLUTION: Use factoring to solve the equation. x2 - 12x + 36 = 25

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Question 201203: Use factoring to solve the equation.
x2 - 12x + 36 = 25

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Get all terms to the left side.


Combine like terms.


Factor the left side


Now set each factor equal to zero:
or


or Now solve for x in each case


So the answers are

or

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