Question

X^2+18x+32=
im supposed to factor this

Answer 1

(x + 2)(x + 16)

Explanation:

x² + 18x + 32

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 32) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 18)

The factors are + 2 and + 16 , since

2 × 16 = 32 and 2 + 16 = 18 , then

x² + 18x + 32 = (x + 2)(x + 16)