n^2 +8n=-15 n^2 +8n+15=-15+15 n^2 +8n+15=0 (n )(n ) ( +3)( +5)=0 (n+3) (n+5) = 0 Solve: (n+3)=0 n+3-3=0-3 n=-3 Solve: (n+5) = 0 n+5-5=0-5 n=-5