SOLUTION: What is the real solution of the equation? x^2-6x=27

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Question 256537: What is the real solution of the equation?
x^2-6x=27
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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We are given:
x%5E2-6x=27
step 1 - set = 0 as
x%5E2+-+6x+-+27+=+0
step 2 - factor to get
%28x-9%29%28x%2B3%29+=+0
step 3 - solve each part to get
x = 9 and x = -3.
Both answers are real.