Which is a factor of x^2 + 8x - 48?

(х - 6)

(х + 4)

(х - 16)

(х + 12).

Question

Bryan Fitzgerald

Mathematics

13 October, 21:47

Which is a factor of x^2 + 8x - 48?

(х - 6)

(х + 4)

(х - 16)

(х + 12).

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Answers (2)

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Averie Bowman · Answer 1

Its (x + 12) that ja the correct answer

Sam Johnston · Answer 2

Answer

(x+12)

Explanation

When your checking a factor, the sign is the opposite, so you would plug in - 12 to try (x+12). - 12^2 + 8 (-12) - 48.

Then solve:

-144+144=0

(x+12) is your answer.

Which is a factor of x^2 + 8x - 48?(х - 6)(х + 4)(х - 16)(х + 12).

Which is a factor of x^2 + 8x - 48?

(х - 6)

(х + 4)

(х - 16)

(х + 12).