SOLUTION: x^2+8x+15

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Question 188163: x^2+8x+15
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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I assume you are factoring. Use this URL to help you check answers
http://72.3.253.76:8080/webMathematica3/quickmath/page.jsp?s1=algebra&s2=factor&s3=basic
Since the coefficient of the x^2 term is 1, all you need to do is find two factors of 15 that have a product of 15 and a sum of 8
(1,15) (3,5) are the only sets of factors of 15. 3+5 = 8, so they work
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