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What is the factored form of x^2+6x+8​

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Answer:

(x+2)(x+4)

Explanation:

The x-coefficient (6) is the sum of the constants in the binomial factors, and the constant (8) is their product. To factor such an expression, you look for factors of 8 that sum to 6.

8 = 1·8 = 2·4

The latter two add to give 6: 2+4 = 6. So, the factorization is ...

x^2 +6x +8 = (x +2)(x +4)

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