Question

solve √2x+52=x+2
i am in this step right now, x^2+2x-40=0
but i do not know how to find the factor?

Answer 1

You need not always factor by the way.

Answer 2

\[ x = {-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac} \over 2a}\]

Answer 3

(x-6)(x+8)=0
this is what it is, but i don't know how they got it.

Answer 4

Oh right.
Do you know factoring?

Answer 5

no

Answer 6

You got a long journey to begin with. Please refer to http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/Factoring.aspx

Answer 7

oh okay, I get it now. Just forgot how to do it. thanks

Answer 8

You're welcome :)