SOLUTION: solve. s^2+3s-54=0

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Question 380645: solve.
s^2+3s-54=0
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Hi,

solving

s^2+3s-54=0

factoring

(s+9)(s-6) = 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(9s) and the outer product(-6s) = 3s

(s+9)(s-6)= 0 

  s = -9

(s-6) = 0

  s = 6