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x^2 + 4x = 12
SUBTRACT 12 to BOTH SIDES
x^2 + 4x - 12 = 12 - 12
SIMPLIFY IT
x^2 + 4x - 12 = 0
FACTOR the LEFT SIDE of your EQUATION
(x - 2)(x + 6) = 0
• EQUATION #1: x - 2 = 0
OR
• EQUATION #2: x + 6 = 0
SIMPLIFY IT
• EQUATION #1 answer: x = 2
OR
• EQUATION #2 answer: x = -6
OVERALL ANSWER: x = 2 or x = -6
YOUR ANSWER: x = 2 (Option A.)
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