SOLUTION: How would I solve x^2 + 3x – 4 = 0 and please show steps in solving it if possible so I can see how it is done. Thank you!

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Question 426046: How would I solve x^2 + 3x – 4 = 0 and please show steps in solving it if possible so I can see how it is done.
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Hi

solving 

 x^2 + 3x – 4 = 0

factoring

(x+4)(x-1)= 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(4x) and the outer product(-x) = 3x

 (x+4)=0   x = -4

 (x-1)= 0  x = 1