SOLUTION: x to the second power minus 8x x= -3 Thanks! Lainey

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Question 16721: x to the second power minus 8x
x= -3
Thanks!
Lainey
Answer by 41355(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=-3
x to the 2nd power= 9
9-8x
8x=8 multiplied by -3
8 times -3=-24
9--24
9-24=-15