Question

X – 2x– 48=0 how do i work it

Answer 1

Answer:

We can factor the quadratic to obtain  

x

=

−

8

,

+

6

Step-by-step explanation:

One way to solve this equation without relying on the Quadratic Formula is to factor the quadratic. Once we have the factors, we know that setting either of them equal to zero will make the whole expression zero thus satisfying the equation. ;D

Answer 2

Answer

Step-by-step explanation:

x - 2x-48=0

1. First, add 48 to both sides, and you get this:

x-2x=48

2. Next, divide both sides by -2 to get x by itself.

x-x=-24

3. The x's cancel each other out, so it's:

x=-24

Hope this helps.