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x^2 + x = 12
SUBTRACT 12 to BOTH SIDES
x^2 + x - 12 = 12 - 12
SIMPLIFY IT!
x^2 + x - 12 = 0
SET the FACTORS to EQUAL to 0
x - 3 = 0 OR x + 4 = 0
SIMPLIFY IT!
x = 3 or x = -4
Therefore, the answer is:
x = 3 or x = -4
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