SOLUTION: factor the trinomial, or state that the trinomial is prime x2-6x-16=

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Question 302199: factor the trinomial, or state that the trinomial is prime
x2-6x-16=
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, nerdybill:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: 16 = 8*2

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2-6x-16=(x-8)(x+2)