SOLUTION: solve the following quadratic equation by factoring x2-6x-16=0

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Question 429927: solve the following quadratic equation by factoring
x2-6x-16=0
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x^2-6x-16=0,then
x^2-6x-16=(x-8)(x+2)=0
Therefore x equals 8 or -2.