Solve for x: y=x^2-x-12

Apply the quadratic formula with a=1, b=-1, c=-12. This gives x=(1 plus or minus 7)/2 or x=4,-3.

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If a=2 and b=3 , find the value of 2(a−b)+3(a+b)


Factorise: y = x^2 + 5x + 6


Solve for x: 2x^2 = 5x + 12


make x the subject of 5(x-3) = y(4-3x)


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