SOLUTION: i am supposed to factor using the trial and error method and i don't know how............this is my equation.......7x^2-54x-16 =???

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Question 207388: i am supposed to factor using the trial and error method and i don't know how............this is my equation.......7x^2-54x-16
=???
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7x^2-54x-16
(7x+2)(x-8)
7x^2-56x
+2x-16
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7x^2-54x-16