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What is x squared-7x equals 8 factored?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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x2 - 7x = 8 x2 - 7x - 8 = 0
Now find two numbers that multiply to equal -8, and add to equal -7.
(1) * (-8) = -8
(1) + (-8) = -7



(x+1)(x-8) = 0 This is the factored form of x2 - 7x = 8


You can then solve the equation if necessary, and get:
x = -1 or x = +8

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