SOLUTION: What is the root of the equation x^2-x=6 (algebraically)?

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Question 389224: What is the root of the equation x^2-x=6 (algebraically)?
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Hi,         

Finding the roots

x^2-x-6 = 0

factoring

(x-3)(x+2)=0 Note:SUM of the inner product(-3x) and the outer product(2x) = -1x

(x-3)=0

 x = 3

(x+2)=0

 x = -2