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What is the answer to the equation x^2-6x-16
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What is the answer to the equation x^2-6x-16

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Answer:

(x + 2)(x - 8)

Explanation:

sum = -6

Product = -16

Factors = -8 , 2

When we multiply (-8)*2 = -16 and -8 + 2 = -6

x² - 2x - 16 = x² + 2x - 8x - 8*2

= x(x + 2) - 8(x +2)

=(x+2)(x - 8)

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