Question 104534: Please help me factor the following problem
x^2+10xy+16
Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x^2+10xy+16
both factors have the same sign and it is a plus sign.
both, when multiplied together = 16 add up to 10.
what are the factors of 16? 16,1 8,2 4,4
which of thos pairs add up to 10? Only 8,2.
(x+8)(x+2)
Ed
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