SOLUTION: How would you factor x^2 + 10x + 8. It is part of a larger problem I am having alot of trouble with

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Question 4500: How would you factor x^2 + 10x + 8. It is part of a larger problem I am having alot of trouble with
Answer by glitzgirl_14(11) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you will have to use the quadratic formula.
x=%28-10%2B-sqrt%2810%5E2-4%2A1%2A8%29%29%2F%282%2A1%29
x=%28-10%2B-sqrt%28100-32%29%29%2F2
x=%28-10%2B-sqrt%2868%29%29%2F2
x=-10%2B-2sqrt%2817%29%29%2F2
x=-5%2B-sqrt%2817%29%29