Identify Quadratic Equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.The given quadratic equation is x2+6x+8=0. We need to find the values of x that satisfy this equation.
Factor the Equation: Factor the quadratic equation.To factor the quadratic equation, we look for two numbers that multiply to give the constant term 8 and add to give the coefficient of the x term 6. The numbers 2 and 4 satisfy these conditions.So, we can write the equation as (x+2)(x+4)=0.
Set Equations Equal: Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.Since the product of the factors is zero, at least one of the factors must be zero. Therefore, we set each factor equal to zero and solve for x:x+2=0 or x+4=0.
Solve for x: Solve the first equation x+2=0.Subtracting 2 from both sides of the equation x+2=0 gives us x=−2.
Final Solutions: Solve the second equation x+4=0.Subtracting 4 from both sides of the equation x+4=0 gives us x=−4.
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