SOLUTION: what are the possible values of x if x2+6x=-8

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Question 634889: what are the possible values of x if x2+6x=-8
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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what are the possible values of x if x2+6x=-8
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x%5E2+%2B+6x+%2B+8+=+0
That can be factored.

Answer by 55305(86) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First lets convert the equation to the form of ax^2+bx+c=0. So the equation now becomes x^2+6x+8=0. Now if we factor, we get (x+4)(x+2)=0 (see for yourself). So means that x+4=0 or x+2=0. If x+4=0, then x=-4. If x+2=0, then x=-2. So x is -4 or-2.