SOLUTION: I am trying to figure these problems. I have to factor the polynomials?? 1. a=x^2+8x+15 2. a=x^2+8x+16 3. a=x^2+10x+16 4. a=x^2-9x Please help me!!!

Question 142418: I am trying to figure these problems. I have to factor the polynomials??

1. a=x^2+8x+15
2. a=x^2+8x+16
3. a=x^2+10x+16
4. a=x^2-9x
Please help me!!!
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a=x^2+8x+15
a=(x+3)(x+5)
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a=x^2+8x+16
a=(x+4)^2
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a=x^2+10x+16
a=(+8)(x+2)
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I'll leave the rest for you to practice with.
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