Question

* 1. Find the two roots X7 and x2 of the quadratic equation x2 – 8x + 12 = 0. Enter y

Answer 1

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Answer:

x = 2, x = 6

Explanation:

The quadratic can be factored as ...

x^2 -8x +12 = 0

(x -2)(x -6) = 0

Solutions are the values of x that make these factors zero:

x -2 = 0 ⇒ x = 2

x -6 = 0 ⇒ x = 6