College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.8 - Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - 1.8 Exercises - Page 154: 68

Answer

$x^2-x=6$ $x=3$ or $x=-2$

Work Step by Step

$x^2-x=6$ $x^2-x-6=0$ $x^2-3x+2x-6=0$ $x(x-3)+2(x-3)=0$ $(x-3)(x+2)=0$ $x=3$ or $x=-2$
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