SOLUTION: m(squared)-5m-6=0 i have no idea what to do or even where to start!

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Question 21424: m(squared)-5m-6=0
i have no idea what to do or even where to start!
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m%5E2-5m-6=0
Factor;
(m-6)(m+1)=0
Now solve each side:
m-6=0
m=6
m+1=0
m=-1
So m=6 or m=-1
Hope you understand
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