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Write the quadratic function f(x) = x2 - 2x - 8 in factored form.

A) f(x) =(x - 4)(x - 2)
B) f(x) =(x + 4)(x - 2)
C) f(x) =(x - 4)(x + 2)
D) Rx) =(x + 4)(x + 2)

User Lanny
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Answer:

Hello,

answer C

Explanation:


f(x)=x^2+2x-8\\\\=x^2-4x+2x-8\\\\=x(x-4)+2(x-4)\\\\=(x-4)(x+2)\\\\Answer\ C

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