Simplify the expression below and explain your steps. x/2=x/8

x2-x-8=0

Step-by-step explanation:

The first term is, x2 its coefficient is 1.

The middle term is, - x its coefficient is - 1.

The last term, "the constant", is - 8

Step-1 : Multiply the coefficient of the first term by the constant 1 • - 8 = - 8

Step-2 : Find two factors of - 8 whose sum equals the coefficient of the middle term, which is - 1.

-8 + 1 = - 7

-4 + 2 = - 2

-2 + 4 = 2

-1 + 8 = 7