Question

Solve
1. x2 + x - 6 = 0

Answer 1

x = -3 x=2

Explanation:

x^2 + x - 6 = 0

Factor

What two numbers multiply to -6 and add to 1

3*-2 =-6

3+-2 =1

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

Using the zero product property

x+3 = 0 x-2 = 0

x = -3 x=2