SOLUTION: how do you solve x squared - 18x = negative 77

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Question 906761: how do you solve x squared - 18x = negative 77
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2-18x = -77
Add 77 to each side
x%5E2 - 18x + 77 = 0
Factor
(x-7)(x-11)
x-7=0
x-11=0
x can be either 7 or 11
x={7,11}