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25 November, 05:04

What are the roots of the equation x^2+3x-18=0

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  1. 25 November, 05:34
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    First you open 2 parenthesis with x in each one:

    (x) (x) = 0

    Then, you place the sign of the second term (the x term) in the first parenthesis.

    (x+) (x) = 0

    Next, you multiply the signs of the x term and the sign of the constant (the third term).

    Since + * - = -, then you place a -.

    (x+) (x-) = 0

    You look at the constant (-18) and the second term (3). What two numbers multiplied give you - 18 but subtracted (since the signs inside the parenthesis are opposite) give you 3? Those numbers are 6 and 3.

    Since the result of the substraction need to be 3, you place the 6 with the + sign and the 3 with the negative sign (if you think of it, 6-3=3 but 3-6 = - 3. That's the reason behind placing the numbers)

    (x+6) (x-3) = 0

    Therefore,

    x+6=0 or x-3=0

    x=-6 or x=3

    Your roots are - 6 and 3.
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