Question

Solve for all values of x by factoring.
x^2−6x+20=6x

Answer 1

x = 10 and x = 2

Explanation:

x² - 6x + 20 = 6x

x² - 12x + 20 = 0

We should have values of p and q that multiply and give the answer as 20 and if added give -12.

=> p * q = -10 * -2 = 20

=> p + q = -10 + (-2) = -12

Therefore, we can factor it now:

(x - 10) (x - 2) = 0

We can say:

x - 10 = 0, and x - 2 = 0

=> x = 0 + 10, and x = 0 + 2

=> x = 10 and x = 2

Hope this helps!