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Question 141491This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: Can you help me solve this?.....I have to factor this problem...
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x^2-6x-16 This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factors of -16 that sum to -6 ... like 2 and -8

(x+2)(x-8)