Question

Solve the equation by factoring. 2x2 – 6x = 56

Answer 1

The answer is x=-26/3

Answer 2

SIMPLIFY BOTH SIDES OF THE EQUATION
$2^{2} - 6x = 56$

$4 + -6x = 56$

$-6x + 4 = 56$

SUBTRACT 4 FROM BOTH SIDES
-6x + 4 = 56
      - 4     -4
___________
-6x = 52

DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY -6 (NEGATIVE 6)
$\frac{-6x}{-6} = \frac{52}{-6}$

$x = \frac{-26}{3}$

FINAL ANSWER: $x = \frac{-26}{3}$