X^2-9x+8=0 factor and solve

Mathematics

1 answer:

PolarNik [594]3 years ago

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Answer:

x={8,1}

Step-by-step explanation:

8 can factor into -8 & -1. Add -8 and -1 and you get -9. Then, (x-8)(x-1)=0, so x can equal either 8 or 1.

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