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X^2=x+2
Please solve by factoring
But I’ll take anything honestly

User Exel
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Answer:

Explanation:


\sf x^2=x+2

Subtract x+2 from both sides of the equation:


\sf x^2-(x+2)=x+2-(x+2)


\sf x2-x-2=0

Now, factor left side of equation:


\sf (x+1)(x-2)=0

Set the factors equal to zero:


\sf x+1=0
\sf x-2=0


\boxed{\sf x=-1}
\boxed{\sf x=2}

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