SOLUTION: 4x + 12 = x^2 Thank you for helping me solve this equation.

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Question 765184: 4x + 12 = x^2
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Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x + 12 = x^2
subtract 4x and 12 from both sides of =
x^2 -4x -12 = 0
factor the equation
(x-6) * (x+2) = 0
x = 6 or -2 (this is because (x-6) = 0 or (x+2) = 0 )