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Solve the equation. x^2 - 2x = 24 x = □ (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)

Solve the equation.
x^2 - 2x = 24
x = □
(Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)

Answer

To solve the equation x2 - 2x = 24, first bring all terms to one side:

x2 - 2x - 24 = 0

Now, factor the quadratic equation:

(x - 6)(x + 4) = 0

Set each factor equal to zero:

  1. x - 6 = 0 → x = 6
  2. x + 4 = 0 → x = -4

Thus, the solutions are x = 6, -4.

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