SOLUTION: Solve for x: 6x + 16 = x2 (squared)

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Question 533631: Solve for x:
6x + 16 = x2 (squared)
Answer by boilpoil(127) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x+16=x^2
6x+16-x^2=0
-x^2+6x+16=0
x^2-6x-16=0
(x+2)(x-8)=0
1. x+2=0
2. x-8=0

After calculation: x=-2, x=8

So, x=-2, 8