Question

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What are the factors of x2 + 10x + 24?

(x − 12)(x − 2)

(x + 12)(x + 2)

(x + 4)(x + 6)

(x − 4)(x − 6)

Identify the factors of x2 − 8x − 20.

(x + 4)(x − 5)

(x + 5)(x − 4)

(x − 10)(x + 2)

(x − 2)(x + 10)

Factor x2 − 7x + 8

(x + 8)(x − 1)

Prime

(x − 8)(x − 1)

(x + 8)(x + 1)

Answer 1

When factoring a trinomial with no coefficient on the \(x^2\), you need the numbers that add to be the middle coefficient and multiply to be the constant.

Answer 2

How do we go about that?

Answer 3

I need a @Hero

Answer 4

Suggestion: Post only one question at a time like everyone else.

Answer 5

Oh ok

Answer 6

1st is (x+4)(x+6))

Answer 7

2nd is (x+2)(x-10)