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Factorise:
x^(2)-6x+8=0

Factorise:\newlinex26x+8=0x^{2}-6x+8=0

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Q. Factorise:\newlinex26x+8=0x^{2}-6x+8=0
  1. Identify Equation Type: Identify the type of equation and strategy for solving.\newlineWe have a quadratic equation in the standard form ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a=1a = 1, b=6b = -6, and c=8c = 8. We'll use the factoring method to solve it.
  2. Factorize Quadratic Expression: Factorize the quadratic expression.\newlineWe need two numbers that multiply to 88 (ac)(a*c) and add up to 6-6 (b)(b). The numbers 2-2 and 4-4 work because 2×4=8-2 \times -4 = 8 and 2+4=6-2 + -4 = -6.\newlineSo, x26x+8=(x2)(x4)x^2 - 6x + 8 = (x - 2)(x - 4).
  3. Solve for x: Solve for x by setting each factor equal to zero.\newline11. x2=0x=2x - 2 = 0 \rightarrow x = 2\newline22. x4=0x=4x - 4 = 0 \rightarrow x = 4

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