SOLUTION: Solve the quadratic equation: 2x^2 - 72 = 0 Please show steps as these are difficult for me to understand. Thank you.

Question 665927: Solve the quadratic equation:
2x^2 - 72 = 0
Please show steps as these are difficult for me to understand. Thank you.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with

Factor out 2
2
...
Now the difference of squares is more easilty seen.
2(x-6)(x+6)=0
x-6=0, so x = 6
x+6=0, so x = -6
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