Question

Factorise the following polynomials x2-6x-16

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x²-6x-16

x² - 6x - 16 = 0 16 = - 8 ,+ 2x

x² - 8x + 2x - 16 = 0

x( x - 8 ) + 2( x - 8 ) = 0

( x - 8) , ( x + 2 )

x - 8 = 0 , x + 2 = 0

x = 8 , x = -2

the answer are 8, -2

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