SOLUTION: how do you solve this equation? x^2=15x-36 *x is squared*

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Question 318857: how do you solve this equation?
x^2=15x-36
*x is squared*
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2=15x-36+
x%5E2-15x%2B36=0
You can factor this quadratic equation,
%28x-12%29%28x-3%29=0
Two solutions:
x-12=0
highlight%28+x=12%29
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x-3=0
highlight%28x=3%29
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