Solve: x^2-7x+6=0

Factorise the equation and then equate each set of brackets to 0 to obtain both possible solutions. 

By factorising: (x-6)(x-1)=0 

Therefore: x=6 or x=1

PG
Answered by Phoebe G. Maths tutor

5904 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

g(x) = ( x / (x+3) ) + ( 3(2x+1) / (x^2 + x - 6) ). Show that this can be simplified to: g(x) = (x+1) / (x-2).


Prove that (sinx + cosx)^2 = 1 + 2sinxcosx


Find the area under the curve y = (4x^3) + (9x^2) - 2x + 7 between x=0 and x=2


FP2 (old specification) - How do you find the derivative of arsinhx?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences