SOLUTION: When dealing with Trinomials what is the formula to determine whether it factor. For example x2 + 6x +8 I look at it as 8x + 8 =16

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Question 26474: When dealing with Trinomials what is the formula to determine whether it factor. For example
x2 + 6x +8 I look at it as 8x + 8 =16
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Doesn't the equation actually read;
x%5E2+6x+8
If so you can not add x%5E2 + 6x, they are not like terms;
You would factor;
(x+4)(x+2)
=)