xy = 8

y = x + 2

2 answers

Brian,
Stop switching names. All you have to do is substitute.
x(x+2)=8
x^2+2x=8
x^2+2x-8=0
Use the quadratic formula and double check my work.
O.K. It's time for you to learn from the many answers you've received under your many aliases today.

Solve this problem yourself and someone may check it for you.

Please do not post any more similar questions -- under any name -- unless you show us your work.