Using the Square Root Property:

When you have a standard form equation that can’t be undone or factored, you then would use
the quadratic formula.

Ex. Equation Solving the Equation

x​2​+x-12=0 1​±√(1)​2​-4(1)(-12) (1+7)/2=
2(1) 8/2=
1±√1+48 4
2
1±√49 (1-7)/2=
2 -6/2=
1±7 -3
2