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Find the larger of the two distinct solutions to the equation $$x^2 - 11x - 42 = 0.$$

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x^2 - 14x + 3x - 42 = 0
x(x - 14) + 3(x - 14) = 0
(x + 3)(x - 14) = 0

larger solution = 14
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