SOLUTION: How do I solve: x(squared)+5x=8x+40

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Question 135126This question is from textbook Algebra 1 workbook
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x(squared)+5x=8x+40 This question is from textbook Algebra 1 workbook

Found 2 solutions by checkley77, stanbon:
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2+5x=8x+40
x^2+5x-8x-40=0
x^2-3x-40=0
(x-8)(x+5)=0
x-8=0
x=8 answer.
x+5=0
x=-5 answer.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve:
x(squared)+5x=8x+40
x^2+5x = 8x+40
x^2-3x-40=0
(x-8)(x+5)=0
x = 8 or x = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.