Write and equation in which the quadratic expression 2x^2 -2x -12 equals 0. Show the expression in factored form and explain wha

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Write and equation in which the quadratic expression 2x^2 -2x -12 equals 0. Show the expression in factored form and explain wha

t your solutions mean for the equation. Show your work.
a) Take out the GCF
b) Factor the rest of the equation
c) Find the solutions of the equation

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Ymorist [56] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-27T02:20:17+03:00

Ymorist [56]3 years ago

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2x^2 - 2x - 12 = 0

a) The GCF is 2x

2(x^2 - x - 6) = 0

What multiplies to negative six and adds to negative 1?
Negative 3 and positive 2.

2(x-3)(x+2) = 0

Solutions:

3, -2