SOLUTION: how do I factor: x^2-17+0 (X+/-?)(x+/-?)

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Question 511277: how do I factor:
x^2-17+0
(X+/-?)(x+/-?)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factor:
x^2-17
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= (x-sqrt(17))(x+sqrt(17))
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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