Factor x^2+2x-48
Problem
Solution
Identify the coefficients of the quadratic expression in the form
a*x2+b*x+c wherea=1 b=2 andc=−48 Find two numbers that multiply to
c (−48 and add tob (2 .List factor pairs of
−48 to find the correct set:8 and−6 satisfy both conditions because8⋅(−6)=−48 and8 + (-6) = 2$.Write the factored form using these two numbers as
(x+p)*(x+q)
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