Factor the expression.

x² - 6x - 16

(x-8) (x+2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Find two numbers that when they multiply, you get the third term,

which is - 16 in this problem And when they add up, you get the second term,

which is - 6 in this problem.

(x - 8) (x + 2)

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 - 6x - 16

(x - 8) (x + 2)