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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain, in complete sentences, why the expression x2 + 16x – 48 is prime.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because it does not factor over the integers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thannk youu

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that is, there are no two integers whose product is -48 and whose sum is 16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yw

OpenStudy (anonymous):

even expressions can be primes? :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah. same concept.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there is no possible way to find two factors whos sum is 16 and whos product is -48, just like satellite said

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