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Factor the binomial: x^2 - 8x

User Datps
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Answer:

x(x - 8)

Explanation:

First, factor out an x from both terms:

x² - 8x

x(x - 8)

So, the factored form of the binomial is x(x - 8)

User Eric Cloninger
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Answer:

x2+8x+15=(x+5)(x+3)

Explanation:

Trinomials have the form: ax2+bx+c. When factoring trinomials where a=1

User Jason Kelly
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