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X^2-24x+144=0

solve for x please

User Geographos
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Answer:

x=-12

Explanation:

x^2-24x+144=0

When you see it as =0, that doesn't mean it's 0. it means it needs more deep solving.

x^2+24x+144-144=0-144

x^2+24x=-144

x^2+24x+12^2=-144+12^2

x^2+24x+12^2=0

(x+12)^2=0

x+12=0

x=-12

User JaredMcAteer
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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Step 1: Write quadratic

x² - 24x + 144 = 0

Step 2: Factor

(x - 12)(x - 12) = 0

Step 3: Find roots

x - 12 = 0

x = 12

User Vignesh Jayavel
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