document.write( "Question 1113974: What is the answer to when you factor x squared+8x-48? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #728994 by ikleyn(52835) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( " = (x+12)*(x-4).\r\n" );
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document.write( "When you look for such decomposition, you need to find two numbers (preferably integer) whose product is -48 and whose sum is 8.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Since their product is negative, these numbers must be of different signs.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Then using trial and error, you can find these numbers and the required decomposition in 2 minutes, MENTALLY.\r\n" );
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