SOLUTION: solving quadratic equations by factoring x^2 - 8x - 48 = 0

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Question 250586: solving quadratic equations by factoring
x^2 - 8x - 48 = 0
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2 - 8x - 48 = 0
we are looking for factors of 48 which differ by 8
48,1
24,2
12,4
8,6
the larger will be negative