SOLUTION: Solve equation. Xsquared-8x=-15

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Question 484129: Solve equation. Xsquared-8x=-15
Answer by Joker(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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First move the -15 to the other side of the equation so it will equal to 0. Then factor x^2-8x+15=0 which would be (x-5)(x-3)=0 now set both of the parenthesis equal to zero and your answer will be x=5 and 3.