Question

Solve the following quadratic equation: x2 - 36 = 5x.

Answer 1

Subtract 5x from both sides, you get

x^2 - 5x - 36 = 0

Factor,

(x - 9)(x + 4) = 0

Set each factor equal 0, you get

x = 9 and x = -4

Answer 2

Look above.