Question

x²+ 7x - 8 = x (x + 5)​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 7x - 8 = x^2 +5x

x^2 - x^2 +7x -5x = 8

2x = 8

x = 8/2

x = 4

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x²+7x-8 = x(x+5)

or , x²+7x-8 = x²+5x

or, x²-x²+7x-5x = 8

or,2x = 8

therefore, x= 8/2

=4