# algebra

what is the product of the solutions to the equation x squared minus 15x minus 36 equal -72

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1. x^2-15x-36=-72
therefore x^2-15x+36=0
when you solve this you get
(x-12)*(x-3)=0

You can find the 2 solutions from that and multiply them.

hope that helps

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