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Question 915739: I need help trying to solve this problem. Thank you in advance, for helping me out. I really appreciate your time and efforts. Have a terrific day :) Here is the question? Factor each trinomial:
c^2- 9c + 8
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, lpcruz:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find two integers whose product is 8 and whose sum is NEGATIVE 9. Both integers will be negative (because their product is shown resulting in POSITIVE 8).

They are -1 and -8.

Answer by lpcruz(7) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c^2 9c+8
pq=8
p+q=-9
-1, -8
Final Answer= (c-1)(c-8)