x^(2) - x - 56
is a Quadratic EXPRESSION.
This can be factored to
( x + 7)(x - 8)
To find the values of 'x' , it needs to be equated to 'zero'
Hence it is Quadratic EQUATION
x^(2) - x - 56 = 0
( x + 7)(x - 8) = 0
x + 7 = 0
x = -7
& / or
x - 8 = 0
x = 8
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It's an expression, whose exact value depends on the value assigned to "x".
If you mean: x squared -x -56 = 0 then using the quadratic equation formula x = 8 or x = -7
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(-9 x -8) + (-16) = (72) -16 = 56