Rewrite Equation: Rewrite the equation in standard quadratic form.w2+w−12=0
Factorize Quadratic: Factorize the quadratic equation.Looking for two numbers that multiply to −12 and add up to 1. These numbers are 4 and −3.(w+4)(w−3)=0
Solve for w: Solve for w using the zero product property.If (w+4)=0, then w=−4.If (w−3)=0, then w=3.
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