Q. Solve for all values of x by factoring.x2−2x−36=−2xAnswer: x=
Simplify equation: Simplify the equation by adding 2x to both sides to get a quadratic equation in standard form.x2−2x−36+2x=−2x+2xx2−36=0
Factor quadratic: Factor the quadratic equation.We need to find two numbers that multiply to −36 and add up to 0. The numbers are +6 and −6.x2−36=(x+6)(x−6)
Solve for x: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.x+6=0 or x−6=0x=−6 or x=6
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