SOLUTION: find the root of this equation by factoring: x+8x=-16

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Question 241001: find the root of this equation by factoring:
x+8x=-16
Answer by stanbon(48558) About Me  (Show Source):
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find the root of this equation by factoring:
x+8x=-16
9x = -16
x = -16/9
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Cheers,
Stan H.