Question

Factor k2 - 17k + 16.

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A.(k - 2)(k - 8)
B.(k - 1)(k + 16)
C.(k - 1)(k - 16)

Answer 1

C.(k - 1)(k - 16)

Explanation:

k^2 - 17k + 16

What 2 numbers multiply together to give 16 and add together to give -17

-1*-16 = 16

-1 +-16 = -17

(k-1) (k-16)