Question

What is the factored form of the following expressions?

d^2 + 2d – 48

Answer 1

(d-6) (d+8)

Explanation:

d^2 + 2d – 48

What two numbers multiply to -48 and add to 2

-6 * 8 = -48

-6+8 = 2

(d-6) (d+8)