SOLUTION: x^2 + 3x - 18 = 0 Use the following quadratic equation to complete parts a and b below. You must show all work. a. Solve by factoring. b. Solve using the quadratic formula

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Question 195080: x^2 + 3x - 18 = 0
Use the following quadratic equation to complete parts a and b below. You must show all work.
a. Solve by factoring.
b. Solve using the quadratic formula

Answer by awang1996(50)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 + 3x - 18 = 0
(x+6)(x-3)=0
x=-6 x=3
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quadratic formula:
-b plus or minus the square root of "b^2-4ac"
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2a
x^2 + 3x - 18 = 0

-3 plus or minus the square root of "(-3)^2-4(1)(-18)
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2(1)

-3 plus or minus the square root of "9+72"
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2

-3 plus or minus the square root of "81"
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2

-3 plus or minus "9"
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2

the two equations you have:
-3+9 -3-9
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2 2

6 -12
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2 2

3 -6


x={3,-6}

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