SOLUTION: Solve by factoring: x^2 – 13x = -12

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Question 147245: Solve by factoring:
x^2 – 13x = -12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2-13x=-12 Start with the given equation.


x%5E2-13x%2B12=0 Add 12 to both sides.


%28x-12%29%28x-1%29=0 Factor the left side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)



Now set each factor equal to zero:
x-12=0 or x-1=0

x=12 or x=1 Now solve for x in each case


So our answers are

x=12 or x=1