Question

I need a little help on this equation,

Factor this equation

7a^2 - a - 8 = 0

Answer 1

There are many ways to factor this equation, it depends on your preference.
We can do the Cross-Method if you want to

Answer 2

Sure

Answer 3

you there?

Answer 4

Yeah I'm working it out at the moment

Answer 5

oh aight

Answer 6

I'm going to be using the Quadratic method instead, seems more suitable

Answer 7

oh alright sounds good

Answer 8

Okay i got it

Answer 9

So for the two possible 'a' Solutions: they are 8/7 and -1

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

Use this, substitute the coefficients of the equations into the formula

Answer 12

(a + 8/7)(a-1)