SOLUTION: Solve by Factoring: m(m-6)=27

Question 278242: Solve by Factoring:
m(m-6)=27

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

Distribute

Subtract 27 from both sides.

Factor the left side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)

Now set each factor equal to zero:
or

or Now solve for m in each case

So our answers are

or
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