Question 308691
x^2 + x – 6 = 0


This is a quadratic (there is an x^2 term), so you need to solve it by factoring. You will get two answers.


You need to find two numbers that multiply to -6 and also add up to +1.

Those numbers are 3 and -2.


x^2 + x – 6 = 0
(x+3)(x-2)=0


So, either (x+3)=0 or (x-2)=0.


If x+3=0, x=-3


If x-2=0, x=2


x=-3, x=2   are your answers.