SOLUTION: hi, i need some help with this problem please. solve the quadratic equation x^2+5x-6=0. thank you so much!!

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Question 109530This question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry
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i need some help with this problem please. solve the quadratic equation x^2+5x-6=0. thank you so much!! This question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
x%5E2%2B5x-6+=+0 This trinomial can be factored.
%28x%2B6%29%28x-1%29+=0 Apply the zero products principle:
x%2B6+=+0 or x-1+=+0
If x%2B6+=+0 then x+=+-6
If x-1+=+0 then x+=+1