What is x squared minus 4x minus 96 equals 0?

This is an equation known as a quadratic equation.

x2-4x-96=0

x2-4x=96

-B +-SQUARE ROOT OF B-4AC OVER 2A

A=1

B=-4

C=-96

-4-4(1)(-96)=SQUARE ROOTOF 380

ANSWER : 4-+ SQUARE ROOTOF 380 OVER 2

Improved Answer:-

x2-4x-96 = 0

(x-12)(x+8) = 0

x = 12 or x = -8