SOLUTION: Another pre-test question. I can't seem to figure out how to start on these things. Solve. x^2=-6x Do I subtract the six like so - x^2+6=0

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Question 45625: Another pre-test question. I can't seem to figure out how to start on these things.
Solve.
x^2=-6x
Do I subtract the six like so -
x^2+6=0
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 = -6x
x^2 + 6x = 0
x(x + 6) = 0
x = 0 and x + 6 = 0
x = 0 and x = -6