SOLUTION: what are the possible values of x if x2+6x=-8

Question 634889: what are the possible values of x if x2+6x=-8
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, 55305:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what are the possible values of x if x2+6x=-8
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That can be factored.

Answer by 55305(86) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First lets convert the equation to the form of ax^2+bx+c=0. So the equation now becomes x^2+6x+8=0. Now if we factor, we get (x+4)(x+2)=0 (see for yourself). So means that x+4=0 or x+2=0. If x+4=0, then x=-4. If x+2=0, then x=-2. So x is -4 or-2.
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