Solve x^(2)-6x=16

Evaluate

x^{2} - 6 x = 16

Move the expression to the left side

x^{2} - 6 x - 16 = 0

Factor the expression

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

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

x - 8 = 0 x + 2 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 8 x + 2 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 8 x = - 2

Solution

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

Solve the quadratic equation