SOLUTION: x to the second power plus 6x= negative8

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Question 729161: x to the second power plus 6x= negative8
Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2+6x=-8
x^2+6x+8=0
(x+4)(x+2)=0
x=-4 or x=-2