SOLUTION: a2+17a+72

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Question 253825: a2+17a+72
Found 2 solutions by drk, richwmiller:
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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The expression we have is:
a%5E2%2B17a%2B72
factored we get
%28a%2B8%29%28a%2B9%29

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(a+8)(a+9)
9+8=17
9*8=72