Solve the following equation by factoring: x^2 - 2x - 48 = 0
Answer choices:
A. x=-4 or x=12
B. x=-6 or x=8
C. x=-48 or x=1
D. x=-2 or x=24

B. x=-6 or x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this, factor the equation x^2-2x-48. Since -48 is negative, one of the factors has to be negative and one has to be positive. Since the coefficient of x is -2, the factors have to sum to -2. Trying factors, we realize that (x-8)(x+6)=0 works. Solving, x-8=0 and x+6=0, or x=8 or x=-6.

b

step-by-step explanation:

given

- 2 (3x + 12y - 5 - 17x - 16y + 4 )

simplify the parenthesis by collecting like terms

= - 2 (- 14x - 4y - 1) ← distribute the parenthesis by - 2

= 28x + 8y + 2 → b

step-by-step explanation:

we are given

since, we have to isolate x on anyone side

so, we can move all x terms on one side

subtract both sides by 2x

add both sides by 9

divide both sides by 4

we get