Solve for all values of x by factoring.

x^2-20x+72=-3x

x = 9, 8

Step-by-step explanation:

1) To find all values of x by factoring, move all the terms to one side, setting them to zero. So, add both sides by -3x to move the term:

2) Now, factor the expression. The product of -8 and -9 equals 72, and adding the two numbers together equals -17. So, the factored expression must be (x-9) (x-8):

3) Look at the expressions in the parentheses. Whatever values of x that makes each expression equal 0 will be the answer. Thus, x must equal 9 and 8.

-362

step-by-step explanation:

(12)(4)+2(12)-34(12)+2(12)-3

  \/         \/         \/         \/

  48 +   24 -   408 + 24 - 3

      \   /               \   /

          72     -     432 - 3 = -363