Which of the following are the factors of m2 – 14m + 48? A. (m + 6)(m + 8) B. (m – 12)(m + 4) C. (m – 12)(m – 4) D. (m – 6)(m – 8)

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Mikegrann · Answer 1 · 2020-04-18T16:56:01+0000

For this case we must factor the following expression:

m ^ 2-14m + 48

We must look for two numbers that when multiplied give as a result "48", and when summed, give as a result "-12". These numbers are:

-6 and -8

$-6 * -8 = 48\\-6-8 = -14$

So, we have:

(m-6) (m-8)

ANswer:

Option D