SOLUTION: please help me solve this equation : solve {{{ -2x^2-6x=-8 }}} by graphing the corresponding function and determining zeros.

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Question 871018: please help me solve this equation : solve +-2x%5E2-6x=-8+ by graphing the corresponding function and determining zeros.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is the lesson you should understand. Completing the Square to Solve General Quadratic Equation

That will also help you in graphing the equation. TRY FIRST FACTORING, in case this may help to avoid needing to solve through general solution method.