Question 84639
First, this is a QUADRATIC EQUATION, so you must make sure the equation is set equal to zero, then you must factor it:

{{{ x^2-9x+8=0}}}
{{{(x-8)(x-1)=0 }}}

{{{x-8=0}}} or {{{x-1=0}}}
{{{x=8}}} or {{{x=1}}}


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