x²-2x -8 please answer fast
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Step-by-step explanation:
x^2–2x=3
=> x^2 -2x -3 = 0 => x^2 -3x + x - 3 = 0 => x(x - 3)+1(x-3) = 0 => (x-3)(x+1) = 0
x = 3 or x = -1
if x = 3,
LHS = 3^2 - 2*3 = 3 = RHS
if x = -1,
LHS = (-1)^2 - 2(-1) = 3 = RHS
so, x = 3, -1 (ANS)
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