Solve for x in the equation x squared +10x+12=36

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Answer:

$\boxed{\sf \ x = -12 \ \ or \ \ x=2 \ }$

Explanation:

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$x^2+10x+12=36\\<=>x^2+10x+12-36=0<=>x^2+10x-24=0$

$<=> x^2-2x+12x-24=0\\<=>x(x-2)+12(x-2)=0\\<=>(x+12)(x-2)=0\\<=> x = -12 \ or \ x=2$

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