SOLUTION: i need to solve this equation -2x^2+2x+4=-8 how do i do it

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Question 379400: i need to solve this equation -2x^2+2x+4=-8 how do i do it
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve this equation
-2x^2+2x+4=-8
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Divide thru by -2 to get:
x^2 -x -2 = 4
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x^2 -x -6 = 0
Factor:
(x-3)(x+2) = 0
x = 3 or x = -2
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cheers,
Stan H.