Question

Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(08.03)

Factor x2 − 7x + 8.

(x + 8)(x − 1)
Prime
(x − 8)(x − 1)
(x + 8)(x + 1)

Answer 1

it is PRIME

Explanation:

Answer 2

I think you mean x^2 - 7x + 8
This is a basic factoring problem:
What two numbers multiply to make 8 and add to make -7?
There are no two numbers that work!
Therefore, it is prime