SOLUTION: solve the equation by graphing.if exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located. w^2-4w=12.thanks

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Question 365459: solve the equation by graphing.if exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located. w^2-4w=12.thanks
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

w^2-4w=12

f(w) = w^2-4w-12 

factoring verifies the roots shown on the graph of x = 6 and x = -2

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