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Choose the correct solution for the given equation x^2-6x=40

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Answer:

10,-4

Explanation:

not sure where the options are but if you were to solve this equation first bring everything to one side.

x^2 - 6x - 40 = 0

factor it

(x-10)(x+4) = 0

set each part to 0

x-10 = 0 and x+4 = 0

solutions are 10 and -4

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