Question

Factor the trinomial below.

x2 - 16x + 28

Answer 1

To factor the trinomial, first we have to think of two numbers that multiply to get 28 and add to get -16.
They both have to be negative.
Can you think of two numbers like that?

Answer 2

They are -14 and -2.
So we can write x^2 - 16x + 28 = (x-14)*(x-2).

Answer 3

2x14

Answer 4

Yeah. (Sorry I posted the answer too early.)

Answer 5

But that's what you want to do in general for these problems.
Also, check your work with FOIL.

Answer 6

thank you

Answer 7

Here to help. :)