Question

Hi pls help : x^2-8x-48=0 (this is algebra btw)

Answer 1

-7 ?

Explanation:

x^2 - 8x -48=0

add both x

-7x -48=0

+48. +48

-7x = 48

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-7 -7

x = -7

Answer 2

x=−4 or x=12

Explanation:

Step 1: Factor left side of equation.

(x+4)(x−12)=0

Step 2: Set factors equal to 0.

x+4=0 or x−12=0

x=−4 or x=12