How to do this problem? xsquared minus16 equals 6x help please!!?

Question

i am homeschooling for algebra and need refreshed! thanks

Answer 1

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Answer 2

x^2-16=6x

x^2-6x-16=0

factor x^2-6x-16 to:

[x-8][x+2]=0

therefore x can be either 8 or -2

written properly the answer is

x=[8,-2]

Answer 3

x^2-16 = 6x

x^2 - 6x = 16

x = 8