Question

Factor completely p^2 - 8p + 7

Answer 1

Factor p2−8p+7p2−8p+7=(p−1)(p−7)
Answer:(p−1)(p−7)

Answer 2

The factors should add to the b value and multiply to the c value.

p^2-8p+7
(p-7)(p-1)

Check:
-7-1=-8
-7*-1=7