SOLUTION: 6. Solve the quadratic equation x2 + 16x = -64 by factoring. A. {2, 4} B. 8 C. {-8, 8} D. -8

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Question 795569: 6.
Solve the quadratic equation x2 + 16x = -64 by factoring.

A. {2, 4}
B. 8
C. {-8, 8}
D. -8


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the quadratic equation x2 + 16x = -64 by factoring.
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x^2 + 16x + 64 = 0
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Notice that both ends are squares.
Try that first.