SOLUTION: solve this. (x+8)(x+1)=-12

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Question 135858: solve this.
(x+8)(x+1)=-12
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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You need to multiply the two binomials on the left using FOIL, then add 12 to both sides to give yourself a quadratic equation of the form ax%5E2%2Bbx%2Bc=0. Then you can solve it either by factoring, completing the square, or using the quadratic formula. I included factoring as a solution method because in this case the result will factor quite nicely.