CCGPS AG 5.2.2 Example 3

Solve [math]x^2 + 8x = 20[/math] by factoring.

[list=1] [*]Rewrite the equation so all the terms are on one side of the equation. [*]Find the factors. [*]Write the expression as the product of its factors. [*]Use the Zero Product Property to solve. [/list]