Hi,

Solving equation by factoring

x^2 + 2x - 8 = 0 

(x+4)(x-2) = 0 Note:SUM of the inner product(4x) and the outer product(-2x) = 2x

(x+4)=0

x = -4

(x-2) = 0

x = 2 

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