Solve the Equation by Factoring $$x ^ { 2 } = x + 72$$

question 156

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by factoring.
- $$x ^ { 2 } = x + 72$$

• A) \(\{ - 8,9 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 8,9 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 1,72 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 8 , - 9 \}\)

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