SOLUTION: Factor the trinomial. x^2 - 6x + 8

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Question 374841: Factor the trinomial.
x^2 - 6x + 8
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Factoring the trinomial 

x^2 - 6x + 8

Asking ourselves what two numbers have a product of 8 and a sum of -6

(x-4)(x-2) Note: SUM of the inner product(-4x) and outer product(-2x) = -6x