Step 1 :Rewrite the equation in standard form: x^2 - 9 = 0
Step 2 :Factor the equation: (x - 3)(x + 3) = 0
Step 3 :Solve for x: x = 3, x = -3
Step 4 :Check the solutions: (3)^2 - 12 = -3, (-3)^2 - 12 = -3
Step 5 :Final answer: x = 3, x = -3