SOLUTION: Solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products. x2 + 6x - 16 = 0 Thank you

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Question 293207: Solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products.
x2 + 6x - 16 = 0
Thank you
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here's a hint:
16 = 2*8

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve by factoring and using the principle of zero products.
x^2 + 6x - 16 = 0
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x^2-8x+2x-16 = 0
x(x-8)+2(x-8) = 0
(x-8)(x+2) = 0
x = 8 or x = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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