SOLUTION: Please help mw solve this equation: Solve {{{x^2-x=20}}} by factoring.

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Question 33807: Please help mw solve this equation: Solve x%5E2-x=20 by factoring.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2-x-20=0
(x-5)(x+4)=0
Either x-5=0 or x+4=0
If x-5=0 then x=5
If x+4=0 then x=-4
Solution: x=5 or -4
Cheers,
Stan H.