Question

What are the solutions of the quadratic equation x^2 - 7x = -12

Write the original equation:

Factor the quadratic expression:

Use the Zero Product Property:

Solve for x:

What are the solutions? ________ or _______

Answer 1

x^2 - 7x = -12
2x - 7x = -12
-5x = - 12

x = 12/5

or

x = 2.4