SOLUTION: Which of the following is a factor of x^2 - 7x - 8? A)(x + 1) B)(x + 8) C)(x - 8) D)(x - 1) E)(x - 7)

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Question 415118: Which of the following is a factor of x^2 - 7x - 8?
A)(x + 1)
B)(x + 8)
C)(x - 8)
D)(x - 1)
E)(x - 7)

Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x^2 -7x-8 = (x-8)(x +1)

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