SOLUTION: 1. Solve by factoring: x^2 – 6x = -8

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: 1. Solve by factoring:
x^2 – 6x = -8
This question is from textbook intermediate algebra

Answer by cngriffith(27)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 – 6x = -8
rewrite in standard form X^2 -6X+8=0
factor (x-4)(x-2)=0
set each factor =0 x-4=0 x-2=0
solve each equation x=4 x=2

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