Question

Solve the equation by factoring. 2x2 – 6x = 56

Answer 1

SIMPLIFY BOTH SIDES OF THE EQUATION

`2^(2) - 6x = 56`


`4 + -6x = 56`


`-6x + 4 = 56`

SUBTRACT 4 FROM BOTH SIDES
-6x + 4 = 56
- 4 -4
___________
-6x = 52

DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY -6 (NEGATIVE 6)

`(-6x)/(-6) = (52)/(-6)`


`x = (-26)/(3)`

FINAL ANSWER:
`x = (-26)/(3)`

Answer 2

The answer is x=-26/3