Question

Factor the trinomial below.

x2 + 14x + 48
O A. (x+6)(x+8)
B. (x+4)(x+12)
O C. (x-6)(x-8)
O D. (x-4)(x - 12)

Answer 1

x² + 14x + 48 [ Given ]

By split middle term ,we get:

=> x² + 8x + 6x + 48

=> x ( x + 8 ) + 6 ( x + 8 )

=> ( x + 6 ) ( x + 8 )

Answer 2

( x+6)(x+8)

Explanation:

x^2 + 14x + 48

What 2 numbers multiply to 48 and add to 14

6*8 = 48

6+8 = 14

( x+6)(x+8)