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What is the factored form of this expression? x2 + 6x - 16​

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Answer:

(x-2)(x+8)

Explanation:

User Nick Groeneveld
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Answer:

( x − 8 ) ( x + 2 )

Explanation:

Find the factors of 16 which will subtract to give 6.

These will be 8 and 2. The signs will be different, with more negatives. ⇒ − 8 and + 2 ( x − 8 ) ( x + 2 )

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