Question

Could someone factor this and explain how they did it? 0= x squared -x -6

Answer 1

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Explanation:

x^2 - x - 6 = 0

<=> x^2 - 3x + 2x - 6 = 0

<=> x(x-3) + 2(x-3) = 0

<=> (x-3)(x+2) = 0

<=> x= 3 or x = 2