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Factor is the polynomial using the pattern X^2+9x+8

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Factor the following:
x^2 + 9 x + 8

The factors of 8 that sum to 9 are 8 and 1. So, x^2 + 9 x + 8 = (x + 8) (x + 1):

Answer: (x + 8) (x + 1)
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