SOLUTION: Solve by factoring: x^2-9x=-20 Thanks in advance! C

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Question 119768: Solve by factoring:
x^2-9x=-20
Thanks in advance!
C
Answer by Caallen2(9) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This one is solved the same as the previous one that I submitted to you.
x^2 - 9x = -20
simplify
x^2 - 9x + 20 = 0
then form two simpler equations
(x - 4)(x - 5)= 0
x = 4 x = 5