SOLUTION: how do u break this problem down into (p+ )(p+ )? p2+19p+18

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Question 78040: how do u break this problem down into (p+ )(p+ )?
p2+19p+18
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor the last number:
18 = (2 x 9) or (3 x 6) or (18 x 1) [which factors add-up to 19?]
2+9=11 [doesn't work]
3+6=9 [doesn't work either]
18+1=19 [works]
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So, 18 and 1 multiplied toegther equals (18) and when added together equals the middle term of (19.
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(p+18)(p+1) [use the FOIL method to muliply the factors and you will get your original answer]