SOLUTION: Use factoring and the zero product property to solve the equation x^2-10=26

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Question 1016386: Use factoring and the zero product property to solve the equation
x^2-10=26
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2-10=26
x%5E2=26%2B10
x%5E2=36
x%5E2-36=0
Difference of Two Squares
%28x%2B6%29%28x-6%29=0
Either x=-6 OR x=6