SOLUTION: How do I solve this problem? (x-6)(x+8)=3(x-2)

Question 347685: How do I solve this problem? (x-6)(x+8)=3(x-2)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the FOIL method to expand the left hand side.

Factor,

Two solutions:

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As a check, verify the solutions by plugging them into the original equations.
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