Solve the equation.
-$x ^ { 2 } - x = 56$
A)7, 8
B)1, 56
C)-7, -8
D)-7, 8

Name: Solve the equation. -$x ^ { 2 } - x = 56$ A)7, 8 B)1, 56 C)-7, -8 D)-7, 8
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Factor the left side of the equation: $x^2 - x = x(x - 1)$Set each factor equal to 0 and solve for x:$x = 0$ or $x - 1 = 0$$x = 0$ or $x = 1$So the solutions are $x = -7$ and $x = 8$.

Solve the Equation x2−x=56x ^ { 2 } - x = 56x2−x=56

Solve the Equation $x ^ { 2 } - x = 56$