Question

If (x - 2) is a factor of the expression x^2 - 10x + 16, then the other factor is :

Answer 1

Answer:

$\huge \bold \red{(x - 8)}$

Answer 2

Answer:

( x - 8 )

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 - 10x + 16

= x^2 - 2x - 8x + 16

= x ( x - 2 ) - 8 ( x - 2 )

= ( x - 2 ) ( x - 8 )

( x - 8 ) is the other factor.