Question

how to factor x^2 - 6x + 8?

Answer 1

Ok so what I like to do is set it up like this.

First, we know the first part is x^2 so...

(x )(x )

Then since the middle is negative and the end is positive, we know it will be two negative signs...

(x - )(x - )

Then since 8 is 4 x 2...

(x - 8)(x - 2)

Answer 2

(x-8)(x-2) = x^2-10x+16

Answer 3

Sorry (x-4)(x-2)

Answer 4

I didn't mean to put 8 >_<