Solve x^2 + 8x + 7 = 0

Evaluate

x^{2} + 8 x + 7 = 0

Factor the expression

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(x + 1) (x + 7) = 0

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

x + 1 = 0 x + 7 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = - 1 x + 7 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = - 1 x = - 7

Solution

x_{1} = - 7, x_{2} = - 1

Solve the quadratic equation