Factor and solve 1x^2 - 8x + 12 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 7/26/2013 6:37 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 7/27/2013 12:20 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 7/27/2013 12:20 PM

1x^2 - 8x + 12 = 0

(x )(x ) ( -6)( -2)=0

(x-6) (x-2) = 0

Solve:

(x-6)=0

x-6+6=0+6

x=6

Solve:

(x-2) = 0

x-2+2 = 0+2

x=2