Question

HOW DO YOU SOLVE X^2 - 4X - 12 = 0

Answer 1

x2−4x−12=0

Step 1: Factor left side of equation.(x+2)(x−6)=0

Step 2:  Set factors equal to 0.

x+2=0‌‌ or ‌‌x−6=0

x=−2‌‌ or ‌‌x=6