Solve -x^(2)-14x-48=0

Evaluate

- x^{2} - 14 x - 48 = 0

Factor the expression

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- (x + 6) (x + 8) = 0

Divide the terms

(x + 6) (x + 8) = 0

When the product of factors equals 0,at least one factor is 0

x + 6 = 0 x + 8 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = - 6 x + 8 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = - 6 x = - 8

Solution

x_{1} = - 8, x_{2} = - 6

Solve the quadratic equation