Question

solve the equation. x^2-3x=28

Answer 1

1. Subtract 28 from both sides
2. Factor the left side
3. Set each factor equal to 0
4. Solve each equation.

Answer 2

1. Realise that it's actually a quadratic equation
2. Solve it

Answer 3

or:
1. Subtract 28 from both sides
2. Plug values into the quadratic formula
3. Obtain two values for x

Answer 4

or just simply:
1. Solve it.