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Solve by factoring, list steps please

x^2+8x-20=0

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Hi again!

x² + 8x - 20 = 0

Factorize the left side

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

Then set factors equal to 0

x - 2 = 0 or x + 10 = 0

x = 0 + 2 or x = 0 - 10

x = 2 or x = -10

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