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x2 + 5x = 6

Subtract 6 from both sides:

x2 + 5x - 6 = 0

Factor:

(x + 6)(x - 1) = 0

The first value:

x + 6 = 0, so x = -6

The second value: x - 1 = 0, so x = 1

The possible values of x are -6 and 1.

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Q: What are the possible values for x if x to 2nd power plus 5x equals 6?
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