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Solve the quadratic equation 
x^(2)-x-6=0 by factoring

Solve the quadratic equation x2x6=0 x^{2}-x-6=0 by factoring

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Q. Solve the quadratic equation x2x6=0 x^{2}-x-6=0 by factoring
  1. Identify coefficients: Step 11: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation x2x6=0x^2 - x - 6 = 0. a=1a = 1, b=1b = -1, c=6c = -6
  2. Find multiplication factors: Step 22: Look for two numbers that multiply to acac (1×(6)=61\times(-6) = -6) and add to bb (1-1).\newlineFactors of 6-6 that add up to 1-1 are 3-3 and 22.
  3. Rewrite middle term: Step 33: Rewrite the middle term using the factors found.\newlinex23x+2x6=0x^2 - 3x + 2x - 6 = 0
  4. Factor by grouping: Step 44: Factor by grouping.\newlineGroup the terms: (x23x)+(2x6)=0(x^2 - 3x) + (2x - 6) = 0.\newlineFactor out the common terms: x(x3)+2(x3)=0x(x - 3) + 2(x - 3) = 0
  5. Factor out common factor: Step 55: Factor out the common binomial factor.\newline(x+2)(x3)=0(x + 2)(x - 3) = 0
  6. Set equal and solve: Step 66: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for xx.x+2=0x=2x + 2 = 0 \rightarrow x = -2x3=0x=3x - 3 = 0 \rightarrow x = 3

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