SOLUTION: x^2+6x-6=6, then x=?

Question 507675: x^2+6x-6=6, then x=?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Get every term to the left side.

Combine like terms.

Notice that the quadratic is in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for "x":

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Rewrite as

Add to to get

Multiply and to get .

Simplify the square root (note: If you need help with simplifying square roots, check out this solver)

Break up the fraction.

Reduce.

or Break up the expression.

So the solutions are or

Let me know if you need more help or if you need me to explain a step in more detail.
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Jim
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