Question

What are the solutions to the equation (x – 6)(X + 8) = 0?

Answer 1

x = -8, 6.

Explanation:

(x– 6)(x + 8) = 0

Either factor can be zero:

x - 6 = 0 gives x = 6 and

x + 8 = 0 gives x = -8.

Answer 2

x = - 8, x = 6

Explanation:

Given

(x - 6)(x + 8) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x - 6 = 0 ⇒ x = 6

x + 8 = 0 ⇒ x = - 8