SOLUTION: x squared minus 2x equals 8

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Question 1021789: x squared minus 2x equals 8
Answer by Cromlix(4381)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
x^2 - 2x = 8
x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0
(x - 4)(x + 2) = 0
x - 4 = 0
x = 4
x + 2 = 0
x = -2
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