For unity feedback configurations with \(G(s) = \frac{1}{s^2 + bs + c}\), the closed-loop characteristic equation simplifies instantly to \(s^2 + bs + (c+1) = 0\). Here, \(s^2 + 6s + 8 \rightarrow s^2 + 6s + 9 = 0\), which yields the real double root \(-3, -3\).