SOLUTION: Solve the equation by a method of your choice: x2 - 2x - 3 = 0 If there are two solutions, separate the solutions by a comma. This is what i get but i got it wrong (X + -1), (X +

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Question 599599: Solve the equation by a method of your choice: x2 - 2x - 3 = 0
If there are two solutions, separate the solutions by a comma. This is what i get but i got it wrong (X + -1), (X + 3). whats the right answer?

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the equation by a method of your choice: x2 - 2x - 3 = 0
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Solve by "factoring":
x^2 - 2x - 3 = 0
(x+1)(x-3) = 0
setting each term (in parenthesis) we get:
x = {-1, 3} (two solutions)