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Help with number 16. Instructions are to Factor.

Help with number 16. Instructions are to Factor.-example-1
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Explanation:

x²+8x+15

since x² doesn't have coefficient

find two numbers when added will give 8 and when multiplied gives 15

3+5=8

3*5=15

3x and 5x are the numbers

subtitute 3x and 5x with 8x

x²+3x+5x+15

factorize

(x²+3x)(+5x+15)

x(x+3)+5(x+3)

(x+5)(x+3)

NOTE: x=-5 or x=-3 if the formula = 0

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