SOLUTION: i do not understand how to get the answer to the following: 9 - 8x = x^2 i know the answer is x=-9 and x=1 but i do not know how to get that answer thank you

Question 129481: i do not understand how to get the answer to the following:
9 - 8x = x^2
i know the answer is x=-9 and x=1 but i do not know how to get that answer
thank you
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Re-arrange your equation.

You can then factor the equation.

The two solutions are

and

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