SOLUTION: Factor x2+6x-16

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Question 710683: Factor x2+6x-16
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Factor x%5E2%2B6x-16
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To factor this, think of the factors of -16, that when combined, equal +6. That would be +8 and -2. So your answer is:
highlight%28%28x%2B8%29%28x-2%29%29
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