How do you solve by factoring with a problem like x^2 -6 =5x?

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Answer:

(x-6)*(x+1)=0

Explanation:

1) move the 5x to the left side. x^2-5x-6=0

2) find two numbers that add up to -5 AND multiply to -6. (x-6)*(x+1)=0 (-6×1 = -6 ;-6+1=-5)

Asidis answered Nov 22, 2020

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