Question

Explain, , why the expression x^2 + 16x – 48 is prime.

Answer 1

That really depends on the level of math you're up to...

Answer 2

What level of math are you in? I assume Algebra I? If so, did you or did you not learn the quadratic formula yet?

Answer 3

@harrisonshields ?

Answer 4

A prime polynomial is one that cannot be factored into the product of two polynomials, using integer values.

Answer 5

True. I was asking that because there are different levels of prime. There is unfactorable and imaginary levels in quadratics.

Answer 6

sorry i was away and im in factoring

Answer 7

Alright. So, you didn't learn the quadratic formula yet?

Answer 8

i dont think so

Answer 9

Alright. Then it's prime because it is not factorable. There are no factors of -48 that add up to 16.