quadratic factorise x^2-36=0?

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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We have,

x²-36 = 0

Standard form is ax² + bx + c = 0

Here, a = 1 , b = 0 and c = -36

Formula:

x = -b ± √b² -4ac/2a

Solving using the Quadratic formula

x = -(0) ± √0² - 4(1)(-36)/2×1

= √144/2

= ±12/2

= ±6

Taking positive sign 

x = 6

Now, taking negative sign 

x = -6