SOLUTION: Factor. Please help me. -X^2-6X+16

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Question 75907: Factor. Please help me.
-X^2-6X+16
Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+-x%5E2-6x%2B16+
First, pull out a -1 from all terms
+-1%28x%5E2%2B6x-16%29+
Q: What two numbers multiply to give you -16 and add or subtract to give you +6?
A: -8 and +2
+-1%28x-8%29%28x%2B2%29+
DONE!