SOLUTION: how do I factor X squared - 8x -11?

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Question 326700: how do I factor X squared - 8x -11?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You need to either complete the square or use the quadratic formula to solve this equation.
Its factors are not readily apparent.