Question

X^2 + x - 56 = 0
Solve for x

Answer 1

x= 7, -8

Explanation:

move all terms to the left side and set equal to 0. then set each factor equal to 0

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Answer 2

Answer: x = 7 or x = -8

x² + x - 56 = 0

⇔ x² + 8x - 7x - 56 = 0

⇔ x(x + 8) - 7(x + 8) = 0

⇔ (x - 7)(x + 8) = 0

⇔ x - 7 = 0

or x + 8 = 0

⇔ x = 7 or x = -8

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