Question

Solve each equation. Showing your reasoning. X^2-6x-20=7

Answer 1

x=-3,x=9

Explanation:

x^2-6x-20-7=0

x^2-6x-27=0

x^2-(9-3)x-27=0

x^2-9x+3x-27=0

x(x-9)+3(x-9)=0

(x+3)(x-9)=0

x=-3,x=9