x2 + 7x = 8
x^2 + 7x - 8 = 0
To solve for x:
We can factor the quadratic equation:
(x+8)(x-1) = 0
Setting each factor equal to zero:
x+8 = 0 or x-1 = 0
Solving for x:
x = -8 or x = 1
To solve for x:
We can factor the quadratic equation:
(x+8)(x-1) = 0
Setting each factor equal to zero:
x+8 = 0 or x-1 = 0
Solving for x:
x = -8 or x = 1