Question

Factor to solve:x² + 18x +27 = 8x +3​

Answer 1

Answer: $x=-4$ $or$ $x=-6$

Subtract 8x+3 from both sides

$x^2+18x+27-(8x+3)=8x+3-(8x+3)$

$x2+10x+24=0$

Factor left side of equation

$(x+4)(x+6)=0$

Set factors equal to 0

$x+4=0$ $or$ $x+6=0$

Final Answer: $x=-4$ $or$ $x=-6$