Question 421131
"How do I describe how to solve the following using factorization and zero factor property."


x^2 - x - 6 = 0
(x - 3)(x + 2) = 0 {factored into two binomials}
x - 3 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 {set each factor equal to 0}
x = 3 or x = -2 {solved each equation for x}
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