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X^2-x=12 what is one of its solutions

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Answer:

One of it solution is -3.

Explanation:

x²-x=12

= x²-x-12=0

= x²+3x-4x-12=0

= x( x+3)+3(x-4)=0

= x+3=0 or x-4=0

= x = -3 or x=4

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