SOLUTION: Factor the trinomial and then name the binomial that is a factor of the given trinomial x2-8x-9

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Question 207473: Factor the trinomial and then name the binomial that is a factor of the given trinomial
x2-8x-9
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you are looking for factors of -9 that sum to -8

like -9 and 1

(x - 9)(x + 1)