Question

what is the nature of the root for
x^2-8x-12=0

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6 and x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x² - 8x - 12 = 0

x² - 2x -6x -12 = 0

x (x - 2) -6 (x - 2) = 0

(x - 6) (x - 2) = 0

x - 6 = 0 or x - 2 = 0

x = 6 or x = 2