degree is exponent, so 5th degree
difference of 2 perfect squares
a^2-b^2=(a-b)(a+b)
t^2-5^2=(t-5)(t+5)
2nd one
complete square
take 1/2 of linear coefient and square it
-6/2=-3, (-3)^2=9
add that to both sides
x^2-6x+9=-8+9
x^2-6x+9=1
factor
(x-3)^2=1
sqrt
take neg and pos root
x-3=+/-1
add 3
x=3+/-1
x=3+1 or x=3-1
x=4 or 2
3rd option
