Question

Solve the equation using factoring techniques.

x ( x + 8 ) = 713

Answer 1

Can be solved using factoring techniques but it would take more effort than what I am willing to do.

Answer 2

I don't understand how to do the factoring techniques but I know that is what I have to use. It tells me in the question.

Answer 3

If you're not familiar with factoring techniques, then you shouldn't be doing this question. It is way more advanced for you.

Answer 4

Are you sure you posted it correctly?

Answer 5

It is a college algebra class and I am trying to understand these problems. This is one of the problems on my exercise.

Answer 6

and yes. I posted it correctly.

Answer 7

x ( x + 8 ) = 713
x^2 + 8x = 713
x^2 + 8x - 713 = 0
(x - 23) (x + 31) = 0
Use the Zero Product Property
x - 23 = 0 or x + 31 = 0
x = 23 or x = -31

Answer 8

Hmmm, I assumed that 713 was not factorable