SOLUTION: Solve by factoring the quadratic equation: x square -3x = 4

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Question 899716: Solve by factoring the quadratic equation:
x square -3x = 4

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve by factoring the quadratic equation:
x square -3x = 4
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x^2 -3x - 4 = 0
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x^2 -4x + x - 4 = 0
x(x-4) + (x-4) = 0
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(x-4)(x+1) = 0
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x = 4 or x = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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