SOLUTION: Solve the equation x2 - x = 12

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Question 336629: Solve the equation x2 - x = 12
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Solve:
x%5E2-x+=+12Subtract 12 from both sides.
x%5E2-x-12+=+0 Factor this trinomial.
%28x%2B3%29%28x-4%29+=+0 Apply the zero product rule.
x%2B3+=+0 or x-4+=+0 therefore..
x+=+-3 or x+=+4