SOLUTION: x2 - 12x + 32 = 0, I cant figure it out. please help me

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Question 859857: x2 - 12x + 32 = 0, I cant figure it out. please help me
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, edjones:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

x^2 - 12x + 32 = 0   Factor

(x-8)(x-4) = 0, x = 4, 8

Check Factoring using FOIL

F	First terms

O	Outside terms -4x

I	Inside terms  -8x

L	Last terms

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x2 - 12x + 32 = 0
(x-8)(x-4)=0 Factor
x-8=0
x=8,
x-4=0
x=4
.
Ed