Question

What are the solutions of the quadratic equation 4x^2-8x-12=0

Answer 1

Answer:

         x₁ = -1,   x₂ = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

$4x^2-8x-12=0\\{}\qquad\qquad^{\div4\qquad\div4}\\x^2-2x-3=0\\\\x^2+x-3x-3=0\\\\x(x+1)-3(x+1)=0\\\\(x+1)(x-3)=0\\\\x+1=0\quad\vee\quad x-3=0\\\\x=-1\quad\vee\quad x=3$