Q. Solve the quadratic equation x2−x−6=0 by factoring
Identify coefficients: Step 1: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation x2−x−6=0. a=1, b=−1, c=−6
Find multiplication factors: Step 2: Look for two numbers that multiply to ac (1×(−6)=−6) and add to b (−1).Factors of −6 that add up to −1 are −3 and 2.
Rewrite middle term: Step 3: Rewrite the middle term using the factors found.x2−3x+2x−6=0
Factor by grouping: Step 4: Factor by grouping.Group the terms: (x2−3x)+(2x−6)=0.Factor out the common terms: x(x−3)+2(x−3)=0
Factor out common factor: Step 5: Factor out the common binomial factor.(x+2)(x−3)=0
Set equal and solve: Step 6: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.x+2=0→x=−2x−3=0→x=3
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