Hi





  (x+2)(x-1) = 2^2

   x^2+x-2= 4

   x^2 + x -6 = 0

factoring

 (x+3)(x-2) = 0

 (x+3)= 0

  x = -3   Extraneous Solution |results in 

  x = 2



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