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For what values of x is x squared minus 36 equal 5x

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Answer:

9 and -4

Explanation:

change the word form to math form so now

x² - 36 = 5x This look like a factoring problem, so we put it equal to 0

x² - 5x - 36 = 0 Now factor

(x - 9) (x + 4) We have to find 2 numbers that give -36 when we multiply and -5x when we add

x - 9 = 0

x = 9

x + 4 = 0

x = -4

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