SOLUTION: Given: x(x-2)=(x+4)(x+6) Prove: x=-2 Write steps and justify property. Please and thank you very much

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Question 256663: Given: x(x-2)=(x+4)(x+6)
Prove: x=-2
Write steps and justify property.
Please and thank you very much
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: x(x-2)=(x+4)(x+6)
Prove: x=-2
Write steps and justify property.
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Substitute for "x":
-2(-2-2) = (-2+4)(-2+6)
Evaluate each parentheses.
-2(-4) = 2(4)
Multiply
8 = 8
Finished
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Cheers,
Stan H.