Solve x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0.
Solution
Problem
Solve x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0.
Factor the quadratic:
x^2 - 5x + 6 = (x - 2)(x - 3)
Set each factor equal to zero:
x - 2 = 0
x - 3 = 0
Solve each equation:
x = 2 or x = 3
Result
x = 2, 3
Problem
Factor the quadratic:
x^2 - 5x + 6 = (x - 2)(x - 3)
Set each factor equal to zero:
x - 2 = 0
x - 3 = 0
Solve each equation:
x = 2 or x = 3
x = 2, 3