Question

Solve the quadratic by factoring. x^2-8x-25=-3x-1

Answer 1

First, make sure that all the variables and numbers are on the same side:

x^2 - 8x - 25 = -3x - 1
x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0

Factor:
(x - 8)(x + 3) = 0
{8, -3}

Answer 2

X=-3, x=8 is the answer