How do you solve (x)(x+1)=56?
2 Answers
Explanation:
Given:
(x)(x+1) = 56
Here's one approach...
We want a pair of factors of
Note that
The given equation is a quadratic (since if multiplied out it has term
The product of two negative numbers is positive, so we find the other solution given by:
(-8)(-7) = 56
That is:
Explanation:
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