Solve the quadratic equation x^2-2x-8=0 I have tried many ways for this one but it ends up being a ridiculous answer.

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Solve the quadratic equation x^2-2x-8=0

I have tried many ways for this one but it ends up being a ridiculous answer.

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Using cross multiplication

x^(2) -2x-8 =0

(x-4)(x+2)=0
x-4=0
x+2=0

Thus x=4,-2

Leijonien answered Feb 28, 2018

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