SOLUTION: K squared minus 8K minus 48 equals 0

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Question 733033: K squared minus 8K minus 48 equals 0
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K squared minus 8K minus 48 equals 0
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k^2 - 8k - 48 = 0.

Factor left side

(k-12)*(k+4) = 0.

The roots are k = 12 and k = -4.

Solved.