GMAT Quadratic Equations Explained — Larger of the 2 solutions of the equation x^{2}-4 x=96 ?

What is the larger of the 2 solutions of the equation x^{2} - 4 x = 96 ?

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$We start by rewriting the given equation in the standard quadratic form$	$x^{2} - 4 x - 96 = 0$	Theory & Tactics Method Card EQUA2-A Click to view full details
$We then factor the quadratic expression into two binomials$	$(x - 12) (x + 8) = 0$	Theory & Tactics Method Card EQUA2-B Click to view full details
$We set each factor equal to zero to find the two solutions$	$x = 12 or x = - 8$

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