SOLUTION: solve the following quadratic equation by factoring x2-6x-16=0

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Question 429927: solve the following quadratic equation by factoring
x2-6x-16=0

Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If x^2-6x-16=0,then
x^2-6x-16=(x-8)(x+2)=0
Therefore x equals 8 or -2.

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