Question

(please help!)
factor the polynomial
s²-14s+48

Answer 1

`(s-6)(s-8)`

Explanation:

We're looking for two numbers that add up to -14 and multiply to be 48:

Numbers: -6 and -8

Verify using FOIL:

`(s-6)(s-8)=s^2-6s-8s+48=s^2-14s+48\checkmark`

Answer 2

(s-8)(s-6)

Explanation:

s²-14s+48

What two numbers multiply to 48 and add to -14

-8*-6 = 48

-8+-6 = -14

(s-8)(s-6)