X^2-x-6=0

Question

`x^2-x-6=0`

Answer 1

Since x and x -1 are two consecutive numbers that x > x-1, x= 3

Answer 2

x = 3 or x = -2

Explanation:

x² - x - 6 = 0

(x - 3)(x + 2) = 0

x - 3 = 0 or x + 2 = 0

x = 3 or x = -2