Question

solve using splitting the middle term method
$x {}^{2} - 2x - 8$

Answer 1

X^2-2X-8
X^2-4X+2X-8
X(X-4)+2(X-4)
(X+2)(X-4)

Answer 2

Hey

Here is your answer,

X^2 -2x -8 =0

X^2 +2x -4x -8=0

X(x+2)-4(x+2)=0

(X-4)(x+2)=0

X-4=0

X=4

X+2=0

X=-2

Hope it helps you!