Factor and solve: x^2 + 10x + 16 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 8/12/2013 6:21 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 8/13/2013 6:21 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 8/13/2013 6:21 PM

x^2 + 10x + 16 = 0

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

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

Solve:

(x+2) =0

x+2-2 =0-2

x=-2

Solve:

(x+8) = 0

x+8-8 = 0-8

x=-8