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Question 996982: what are the solutions for x when y is equal to 0 in the quadratic function y = x^ + x - 72

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what are the solutions for x when y is equal to 0 in the quadratic function y = x^ + x - 72
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x^2 + x - 72 = 0
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(x+9)(x-8) = 0
x = -9 or x = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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