Which expression is factored form? X^2+14x+48

A) (x-8) (x-6)

B) (x+6) (x-8)

C) (x+8) (x-6)

D) (x+6) (x+8)

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17 October, 10:42

Which expression is factored form? X^2+14x+48

A) (x-8) (x-6)

B) (x+6) (x-8)

C) (x+8) (x-6)

D) (x+6) (x+8)

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Nancy Simon · Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

given x² + 14x + 48

Consider the factors of the constant term ( + 48) which sum to give the coefficient of the x - term ( + 14)

The factors are + 6 and + 8, since

6 * 8 = 48 and 6 + 8 = 14

x² + 14x + 48 = (x + 6) (x + 8) ← in factored form

Which expression is factored form? X^2+14x+48A) (x-8) (x-6)B) (x+6) (x-8)C) (x+8) (x-6)D) (x+6) (x+8)

Which expression is factored form? X^2+14x+48

A) (x-8) (x-6)

B) (x+6) (x-8)

C) (x+8) (x-6)

D) (x+6) (x+8)