Solve: x - x =12 x { }^(2) - x = 12 ​

Question

Solve: x - x =12

`x { }^(2) - x = 12`
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Answer 1

x = 4, −3

Explanation:

Step 1. Move all terms to one side.

`x^(2)` − x −12 = 0

Step 2. Factor in
`x^(2) -x -12`

(x − 4) (x + 3 )= 0

Step 3. Solve for x and you're done!

x = 4, −3