SOLUTION: Solve by factoring and show all work. x^2-9x=-8

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Question 408932: Solve by factoring and show all work.
x^2-9x=-8
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2-9x=-8
x^2-9x+8 = 0
factoring the left:
(x-1)(x-8) = 0
x = {1, 8}