Solve p^2-2p-48=0

Evaluate

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

Factor the expression

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

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

p - 8 = 0 p + 6 = 0

Solve the equation for p

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p = 8 p + 6 = 0

Solve the equation for p

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p = 8 p = - 6

Solution

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

Solve the quadratic equation