Question 89904
factor x^2-6x-16=0
(x-8)(x+2)=0
x=8 or x=-2
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Comment: You can always check your factoring results with FOIL:
(x-8)(x+2)
F: x^2
O: 2x
I: -8x
L:-16
Combine to get x^2-6x-16
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Cheers,
Stan H.