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Hi,

can someone help me to solve this problem?

x²−2x−3=0

 Oct 18, 2014

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Hi Arif,

You need to find two numbers that multiply to -3 and add to -2

They are -3and +1

 

(x-3)(x+1)=0

now either x-3=0 so x=3

or x+1=0 so x=-1

x=3 or -1      

 Oct 18, 2014
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Best Answer

Hi Arif,

You need to find two numbers that multiply to -3 and add to -2

They are -3and +1

 

(x-3)(x+1)=0

now either x-3=0 so x=3

or x+1=0 so x=-1

x=3 or -1      

Melody Oct 18, 2014

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