Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
First, we have to write 8 + x, but since it's half of that we write it as a fraction with a 2 on the bottom to halve it.
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Answer:
x = -3 x=2
Step-by-step explanation:
x^2 + x - 6 = 0
Factor
What two numbers multiply to -6 and add to 1
3*-2 =-6
3+-2 =1
(x+3) (x-2) = 0
Using the zero product property
x+3 = 0 x-2 = 0
x = -3 x=2