Answer:
x = 8
or
x = -4
Step-by-step explanation:
3x² - 12x = 96
Divide both sides by 3
x² - 4x = 32
Add 4 to both sides
x² - 4x + 4 = 32 + 4
(x - 2)² = 6²
Find the square root of both sides
√(x - 2)² = √6²
x - 2 = +/- 6
x - 2 = +6 or -6
x - 2=+6
x=6+2
x=8
x - 2=-6
x=-6+2
x=-4
x = 8
or
x = -4
