Solve x^2-x-72=0 - ScanMath

Evaluate

x^{2} - x - 72 = 0

Factor the expression

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(x - 9) (x + 8) = 0

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

x - 9 = 0 x + 8 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 9 x + 8 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 9 x = - 8

Solution

x_{1} = - 8, x_{2} = 9

Solve the quadratic equation