Solve x^2 - x - 12 = 0

Evaluate

x^{2} - x - 12 = 0

Factor the expression

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(x - 4) (x + 3) = 0

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

x - 4 = 0 x + 3 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 4 x + 3 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 4 x = - 3

Solution

x_{1} = - 3, x_{2} = 4

Solve the quadratic equation