SOLUTION: How do I solve this problem? x^2-6x=16

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Question 33351: How do I solve this problem?
x^2-6x=16
Answer by sarah_adam(201) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2-6x=16
x%5E2-6x-16 = 0
x%5E2-8x+2x-16 = 0
x(x-8)+2(x-8) = 0
(x+2)(x-8) = 0
(x+2)= 0 or (x-8) = 0
x = -2 or x = 8