Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.6x2−6x−72=0lesser x=greater x=
Simplify the equation: Simplify the equation if possible.The equation is 6x2−6x−72=0. We can simplify this equation by factoring out the greatest common factor, which is 6.6(x2−x−12)=0
Solve the factored equation: Solve the factored equation.Now we have 6(x2−x−12)=0. We can set the expression inside the parentheses equal to zero because if the product is zero, one of the factors must be zero.x2−x−12=0
Factor the quadratic equation: Factor the quadratic equation.We need to find two numbers that multiply to −12 and add up to −1 (the coefficient of x). These numbers are −4 and 3.(x−4)(x+3)=0
Solve for x: Solve for x.Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.x−4=0 or x+3=0x=4 or x=−3
Order the solutions: Order the solutions from least to greatest.The lesser value of x is −3, and the greater value of x is 4.
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