SOLUTION: Help me with this problem x^2/6-x/2-3=0. the directions is solve the given equation by any method. I am having trouble with it. show me step by step.

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Question 961929: Help me with this problem x^2/6-x/2-3=0. the directions is solve the given equation by any method. I am having trouble with it. show me step by step.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation posted will render into
x%5E2%2F6-x%2F2-3=0

Lowest common denominator is 6, so multiply left and right members by 6 to clear the denominators.

6%28x%5E2%2F6-x%2F2-3%29=0%2A6

x%5E2-3x-18=0

%28x%2B3%29%28x-6%29=0

Using Zero Product Rule, either x=-3 or x=6.