Question

What is the solution to this equation
x^2+4x-12=0

Answer 1

x = 2 or –6

Explanation:

x² + 4x –12 = 0

x² +6x –2x –12 = 0

x(x + 6) –2( x + 6) = 0

(x–2)(x+6)= 0

x–2= 0

x= 2.

x+6= 0

x= –6

x = 2 or –6