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What are the solutions to the equation 0 = x^2 – x –6? there are two options

x = –3

x = –2

x = 0

x = 2

x = 3

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The answer for this problem is x=-2 or x=3.

To solve, start with the equation.

0=x^2−x−6

Subtract x^2-x-6 from both sides.

0−(x^2−x−6)=x^2−x−6−(x^2−x−6)

−x^2+x+6=0

Factor left side of equation.

(−x−2)(x−3)=0

Set factors equal to 0.

−x−2=0 or x−3=0

x=−2 or x=3

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