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What is the factored form of x2 + 6x + 8?

User Lin Meyer
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Answer:

(x+4)(x+2)

You need to find something that multiplies to get 8, but adds up to equal 6.

4 x 2=8

4+2=6

so, the two numbers will be 4 and 2.

Since x^2 can be x and x, these will be in the polynomial as well.

So, the polynomial will be (x+4)(x+2)

User Mania
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Answer:

(x + 4)(x + 2)

Step-by-step explanation:

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