Question

Need help with factoring this. x^2 - 8x + 15

Answer 1

these factor to the form ( x +/- a)( x =/- b)
for your function you need 2 numbers a and b where a*b = + 15 and a + b = -8

Answer 2

* thats ( x +/- a)( x +/- b)

Answer 3

x=3,5

Answer 4

factoring 15 will help
= 3 * 5 or -3 * -5

Answer 5

the question is to factorize

Answer 6

-3 * -5 = 15

-3 + (-5) = ?

Answer 7

Ok, I get it now . (x-3)(x-5)

Answer 8

right