SOLUTION: I need help solving this equation: x^2 - 2x = 8. I get -2x(x+4) thank you for your help

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Question 125620: I need help solving this equation: x^2 - 2x = 8. I get -2x(x+4) thank you for your help
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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subtracting 8 __ x^2-2x-8=0

factoring __ (x+2)(x-4)=0