SOLUTION: solve the quadratic equations for the value of x. X^2+x=12

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Question 468055: solve the quadratic equations for the value of x.
X^2+x=12
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Solving for x

x^2+x = 12

x^2 + x - 12 = 0

factoring

(x+4)(x-3)= 0

(x+4)= 0   x = -4

(x-3)= 0   x = 3