Question

When 8 is subtracted from the square of a number, the result is 7 times the number. Find the negative solution.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

X2 -8 = 7x

X2 -7x -8 = 0

X2 -8x+x -8=0

X(x-8)+1(x-8) =0

(X-8)(x+1)=0

X-8=0 or x+1=0

X=8 or x=-1