Question

[8.03] Factor x2 − 7x + 8

Answer 1

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Answer 2

@iambatman @ajeetkumarseo

Answer 3

Please help

Answer 4

do you no how to use the box method

Answer 5

Could you show me how? @master50777

Answer 6

ok

Answer 7

When you multiply -8 and 1, you get -8.
When you add -8 and 1, you get 7.
Notice the equation is x^2 + 7x -8.
That's how you know what to factor

Answer 8

wait but it is actually - 7 though @master50777

Answer 9

so is it +8 and -1? @master50777

Answer 10

O my bad, i meant -7. When you add -8 and 1 you get -7.
And the equation is x^2 - 7x - 8
excuse the typo

Answer 11

And yes 8 and -1 are the answers

Answer 12

Ohhhh ok thank you!! @master50777

Answer 13

happy to help :]