SOLUTION: Can you show the work on the following equation so I can "see how" it is done? x^2 -6x -16 = 0 x^2 means x squared. Thank you!!

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Question 442872: Can you show the work on the following equation so I can "see how" it is done?
x^2 -6x -16 = 0
x^2 means x squared.
Thank you!!
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x2-6x-16=0
(x+2)(x-8)=0
x=-2 or 8..