Question

find the solution set x^2+2x-8=0 separate the two answers with a comma

Answer 1

Answer:

  -4, 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation can be factored as ...

  (x +4)(x -2) = 0

This has solutions that make the factors zero:

  x = -4, x = 2

The solution set is {-4, 2}.