Factor and solve 1x^2 + 6x + 8 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 7/26/2013 6:40 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 7/27/2013 11:59 AM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 7/27/2013 11:59 AM

1x^2 + 6x + 8 = 0

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

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

Solve:

(x+2)=0

x+2-2=0-2

x=-2

Solve:

(x+4) = 0

x+4-4 = 0-4

x=-4