College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Quadratic Equations - 1.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 101: 21

Answer

$\{2,6\}$

Work Step by Step

Distribute the parentheses $x^{2}-8x+12=0$ Factor the LHS For $x^{2}+bx+c$ we search for two factors of c, such that their sum is b... For c=12, the two factors are $-6$ and $-2$ $(x-6)(x-2)=0$ By the zero product principle, x may be $6$ or $2.$ Solution set: $\{2,6\}$
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