Question

X^2-2x-48
Factor the polynomial

Answer 1

= (x + 6) (x - 8)

Explanation:

x² - 2x - 48

break the expression into groups:

= (x² + 6x) + (-8x - 48)

= x (x + 6) - 8(x + 6)

= (x + 6) (x - 8)

Answer 2

x=1

x=-6

Explanation:

I used my ti-84 plus ce calculator and that is the answer I got

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