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x2 + x − 12 = 0
If a is a solution of the equation above and a > 0, what is the value of a ?

The correct answer is: 3


    x2 + x – 12 = 0
    Factorization : x2 + x – 12 = 0
    x2 + 4x – 3x -12 = 0
    (x2 + 4x) - (3x - 12) = 0
    x (x+ 4) – 3(x + 4) = 0
    (x - 3)(x + 4) = 0
    x – 3 = 0 and x = -4
    But a > 0
    Thus, a = 3

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