SOLUTION: What are the roots of the equation y= x to the second power + 1x-6

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Question 286198: What are the roots of the equation y= x to the second power + 1x-6
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2+1x-6
we want factors of -6 that add to 1
3 and -2 come to mind
Ps those are not the roots
I leave the rest for you