SOLUTION: Please help me solve and explain to me how to solve this equation: 8^2 + x^2 = (x+4)^2

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Question 613780: Please help me solve and explain to me how to solve this equation: 8^2 + x^2 = (x+4)^2
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
64 + x^2 = x^2 + 8x + 16

48 = 8x