Question

Complete the square.
3x^2-12x=96

Answer 1

x equals 8 and x also equals -4
x=8
x=-4

Answer 2

x = 8 and -4

Explanation:

3x² - 12x = 96

3(x² - 4x + 4 = 32 + 4)

3[(x - 2)² = 6²]

x - 2 = +/- 6

x = 8

x = -4