Factoring an advanced fraction

Question

x^2+10x over 8 = -2  *to solve, use factoring method

Answer 1

I misread the question... Move along, nothing to see here. :0)

Answer 2

(x² + 10x) / 8 = -2

x² + 10x = -16

x² + 10x + 16 = 0

(x + 2)(x + 8) = 0

 

Can you solve?

Answer 3

For the given equation, the entire left side is 'over 8' so after multiplying the equation's two sides by 8 you have

x² +10x = -16

x² + 10x +16 = 0.

 

Now you can factor it and solve.