Answer:
(x + 1)(x + 7)
Explanation:
Assuming you require the expression factored
x² + 8x + 7
Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 7) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 8)
The factors are + 1 and + 7 , since
1 × 7 = 7 and 1 + 7 = 8 , then
x² + 8x + 7 = (x + 1)(x + 7) ← in factored form