(x+8)2=

Solution for (x+8)2= equation:

Simplifying
(x + 8) * 2 = 0

Reorder the terms:
(8 + x) * 2 = 0

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
2(8 + x) = 0
(8 * 2 + x * 2) = 0
(16 + 2x) = 0

Solving
16 + 2x = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-16' to each side of the equation.
16 + -16 + 2x = 0 + -16

Combine like terms: 16 + -16 = 0
0 + 2x = 0 + -16
2x = 0 + -16

Combine like terms: 0 + -16 = -16
2x = -16

Divide each side by '2'.
x = -8

Simplifying
x = -8