Question

What are the factors of
f(x) = x ^2 + 2x - 8

Answer 1

(x - 2)(x + 4)

Explanation:

What are the factors of: f(x) =
`x ^2 + 2x - 8`

`x ^2 + 2x - 8`

a = 1

b = 2

c = -8

Find two numbers that add to 2 and multiply to -8:

-2 + 4 = 2

-2(4) = -8

factors are:

(x - 2)(x + 4)