SOLUTION: solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products 2x^2+12=14x

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Question 238009: solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products
2x^2+12=14x
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x^2 + 12 = 14x
Arrange as a quadratic equation
2x^2 - 14x + 12 = 0
Simplify divide by 2
x^2 - 7x + 6 = 0
Factor
(x-1)(x-6) = 0
Two solutions
x = 1
x = 6
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You can check both solutions in the original problem