Question

Solve
X2 - 2 - 12 = 0

Answer 1

`x^(2) +(-14)`

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

`x^(2) -2-12`

Combine Like Terms:

`=x^(2) +(-2)+(-12)\\= (x^(2) )+ (-2+ -12)\\=x^(2) + (-14)`

`x^(2) - 2-12 = x^(2) +(-14)`