SOLUTION: does anybody know how to solve y=x^2+x-6

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Question 413957: does anybody know how to solve y=x^2+x-6
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Solving for x when y = 0

 x^2 + x-6  = 0

factoring

(x+3)(x-2)= 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(3x) and the outer product(-2x) = x

(x+3)=0

   x = -3

(x-2)= 0

   x = 2