Solve x² − x − 12 = 0
The roots of x² − x − 12 = 0 are x = 4 and x = −3.
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Solve x² − x − 12 = 0 to find the roots x = 4 and x = −3.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the quadratic formula?
- For ax² + bx + c = 0, the roots are x = (-b ± √(b²-4ac)) / (2a). The discriminant b²-4ac determines the nature of the roots.