SOLUTION: X squared + 8x =0 Can you please show me the steps to solve! Thank you!

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Question 641368: X squared + 8x =0
Can you please show me the steps to solve! Thank you!
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2%2B8x=0

x%28x%2B8%29=0

x=0 or x%2B8=0

Answers: x=0 or x=-8

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X squared + 8x =0
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x^2 + 8x = 0
Factor:
x(x+8) = 0
Since the product is zero, one of those factors must be zero.
x = 0 or x+8 = 0
Answers: x = 0 or x = -8
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Stan H.