SOLUTION: Im not sure how im suppose to get the answer for this equation. It says, Solve for X if X is a positive number. x^2 + x = 6

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Question 636316: Im not sure how im suppose to get the answer for this equation.
It says, Solve for X if X is a positive number. x^2 + x = 6
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

 x^2 + x = 6

 x^2 + x - 6 =0

by factoring

(x + 3)(x-2) = 0

    x = -3  or x = 2

may check factoring Using FOIL

F	First terms

O	Outside terms

I	Inside terms

L	Last terms