SOLUTION: X2-X-6=0 then X is

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Question 175872: X2-X-6=0 then X is
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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X^2-X-6=0 then X is
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Factor to get:
(x-3)(x+2) = 0
Since the product is zero one of the factors must be zero.
x-3 = 0 or x+2 = 0
x = 3 or x = -2
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Stan H.