Question

Factor x^2-10x+16

Answer 1

(x-2)(x-8)

Answer 2

how did you get that

Answer 3

Find two numbers which multiply to get 16, and add to get -10
Put them in the form (x+a)(x+b)

In this case,
-2 * -8 = 16, and -2 + -8 = -10

Answer 4

(x-2)(x-8) foil First Outer Inner Last.