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What are the solutions to the equation? x2 + 6x = 40

User Grandtour
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Bring the 40 to the left. This gives you x^2 + 6x - 40 = 0
Now factor.
(x+10)(x-4)=0
Set each factor equal to zero and get x= -10 and x = 4
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