Solve a^2-2a-48=0

Evaluate

a^{2} - 2 a - 48 = 0

Factor the expression

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(a - 8) (a + 6) = 0

When the product of factors equals 0,at least one factor is 0

a - 8 = 0 a + 6 = 0

Solve the equation for a

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a = 8 a + 6 = 0

Solve the equation for a

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a = 8 a = - 6

Solution

a_{1} = - 6, a_{2} = 8

Solve the quadratic equation