SOLUTION: X^2-5x-6=0

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Question 417946: X^2-5x-6=0
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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X^2-5x-6=0
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Factor:
(x-6)(x+1) = 0
x = 6 or x = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 - 5x - 6 = 0
(x - 6)(x + 1) = 0 {factored into two binomials}
x - 6 = 0 or x + 1 = 0 {set each factor equal to 0}
x = 6 or x = -1 {solved each equation for x}
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