Solve. $$x^2 = -8x + 6$$ The solution(s) is/are $$x = \Box$$. (Simplify your answer, including any radicals. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
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Add $$8x$$ to both sides of the equation: $$x^2 + 8x = 6$$ Subtract $$6$$ from both sides of the equation: $$x^2 + 8x - 6 = 0$$ Now, the equation is in the standard quadratic form, where $$a = 1$$, $$b = 8$$, and $$c = -6$$. Show more…
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