Question

X^2+7x-8=0
what are the solutions

Answer 1

x= -8 x=1

Explanation:

x^2+7x-8=0

Factor

What 2 numbers multiply to -8 and add to 7

8*-1 = -8

8+-1 = 7

(x+8) (x-1) =0

Using the zero product property

x+8 =0 x-1=0

x= -8 x=1