To solve for x in the equation x²-6x-16=0, factor the equation, and solve for x.
x²-6x-16=0
Find 2 numbers that when added to each other equal -16 and add up to -6
-8 and 2 (these will be the factors of the equation)
Rewrite the equation
(x-8)(x+2)=0
Solve for x by setting each apart and getting x "by itself"
(x-8)=0
Add 8 on both sides
x= 8
(x+2)=0
Subtract 2 on both sides
x=-2
x= 8, -2
~I hope this helps!~