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Solve for : x² + 8x + 14 = 23

User Vishal Ribdiya
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\huge\text{Hey there!}


\mathsf{x^2 + 8x + 14 = 23}


\large\text{Subtract 23 to both sides:}


\mathsf{x^2 + 8x + 14 - 23 = 23 - 23}


\large\text{Simplify it:}


\mathsf{x^2 + 8x - 9 = 0}


\large\text{Factor your left side of your equation:}


\mathsf{(x - 1)(x + 9) = 0}


\large\text{Simplify it.}


\large\text{If you simplify it correctly, set factors to equal 0:}


\mathsf{x - 1 = 0\ or\ x + 9 = 0}


\large\text{Simplify it:}


\mathsf{x = 1\ or\ x = -9}



\huge\text{Therefore, your answer is: \boxed{\mathsf{x = 1\ or\ x = -9}}}\huge\checkmark



\huge\text{Good luck on your assignment \& enjoy your day!}

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