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If x² + x - 6=0, then x=

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Answer:

  • x = - 3 or x = 2

Explanation:

Solve the quadratic equation by factorizasion

  • x² + x - 6 = 0
  • x² - 2x + 3x - 6 = 0
  • x(x - 2) + 3(x - 2) = 0
  • (x + 3)(x - 2) = 0
  • x + 3 = 0 or x - 2 = 0
  • x = - 3 or x = 2
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