Question

Find all real solutions: x² - x - 12 = 0

Answer 1

Factor the equation. Remember the value should add to the b value and multiply to the c value.

x^2-x-12= 0
(x-4)(x+3)=0

Use the zero product property to find roots
x-4=0
x=4

x+3=0
x=-3

Final answer: x=-3, x=4