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24 July, 05:59

Factor the following equation to solve for "x"; x^{2} - 8x - 20 = 0

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  1. 24 July, 08:08
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    X² - 8x - 20 = 0

    Factor the left side:

    (x + 2) (x - 10) = 0

    That's a true statement if (x = - 2) or if (x = 10), so those are your solutions.

    x = - 2

    x = 10

    By the way ... you don't factor an equation. You can only factor an expression.
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