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I NEED TO GET THIS RIGTH! PLEASE HELP! 50 POINTS!

Write an equation in which the quadratic expression 2x^2−2x−12 equals 0. Show the expression in factored form and explain what your solutions mean for the equation

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I agree with the other person who answered
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#x= 3 or x = -2#

Explanation:

All the numbers in the equation are even, so divide through by 2.

#x^2 - x - 6 = 0" find factors"#

The factors of 6 which subtract to make 1 are 2 and 2.

#(x-3)(x+2) = 0#

If the answer to multiplication is 0, then one of the factors must be 0,

If #x-3 = 0, "then " x=3#

If #x+2 = 0, "then " x = -2#

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