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Solve the quadratic equation by factoring. x^2+3x-18=0This factors into (x+Answer)(x-Answer=0)Enter your solutions below from smallest to largest. If a solution is repeated type that answer for both values of x. If your answer is not an integer then type it as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.x=Answer and x=Answer

Solve the quadratic equation by factoring. x^2+3x-18=0This factors into (x+Answer-example-1
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The equation is:


\begin{gathered} x^2+3x-18=0 \\ x^2+6x-3x-18=0 \\ x(x+6)-3(x+6)=0 \\ (x+6)(x-3)=0 \end{gathered}

So the values of x are:


x=-6;x=3

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