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solve for all values of x by factoring.
x² - 59 = 5
answer attempt 1 out of 2
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Explanation:

Step1: Rearrange to standard form

$x^2 - 59 - 5 = 0$
$x^2 - 64 = 0$

Step2: Factor the difference of squares

$(x - 8)(x + 8) = 0$

Step3: Set factors equal to 0

$x - 8 = 0$ or $x + 8 = 0$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = 8$ or $x = -8$

Answer:

$x = 8$ and $x = -8$