Solve x^2 -6x - 55 = 0

Evaluate

x^{2} - 6 x - 55 = 0

Factor the expression

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(x - 11) (x + 5) = 0

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

x - 11 = 0 x + 5 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 11 x + 5 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 11 x = - 5

Solution

x_{1} = - 5, x_{2} = 11

Solve the quadratic equation