Solve x^2 + 2x - 8 = 0

Evaluate

x^{2} + 2 x - 8 = 0

Factor the expression

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(x - 2) (x + 4) = 0

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

x - 2 = 0 x + 4 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 2 x + 4 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 2 x = - 4

Solution

x_{1} = - 4, x_{2} = 2

Solve the quadratic equation