SOLUTION: Use factoring to solve the equation. x2 - 12x + 36 = 25

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Question 201203: Use factoring to solve the equation.
x2 - 12x + 36 = 25
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2-12x%2B36=25 Start with the given equation.


x%5E2-12x%2B36-25=0 Get all terms to the left side.


x%5E2-12x%2B11=0 Combine like terms.


%28x-11%29%28x-1%29=0 Factor the left side


Now set each factor equal to zero:
x-11=0 or x-1=0


x=11 or x=1 Now solve for x in each case


So the answers are

x=11 or x=1