SOLUTION: solve by factoring: x 2nd power - 13x = -36

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Question 141767: solve by factoring:
x 2nd power - 13x = -36
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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adding 36 __ x^2-13x+36=0

factoring __ (x-9)(x-4)=0

x-9=0 __ x=9

x-4=0 __ x=4