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 4499: How would you factor x^2 + 10x + 8. It is part of a larger problem I am having alot of trouble with
Answer by pushpaharan(47) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 + 10x + 8
x^2 + 10x + 25 -25 + 8
(x+5)^2 -17
(x+5)^2 - (sqrt(17)^2
(x+5- sqrt(17))(x+5+sqrt(17) )
(x+5- 4.123)(x+5+4.123)
(x+0.877)(x+9.123)