Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.5 - Factoring x 2 + bx + c - Monitoring Progress - Page 386: 2

Answer

$(x+8)(x+1)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=x^2+9x+8$ Standard form is $x^2+bx+c$. We have $b=9$ and $c=8$. The value of $c$ is positive. Factor pair of $8$, whose sum is $9$: $8,1$ The values of $p$ and $q$ are $8$ and $1$. Hence, the factor of the polynomial is $(x+p)(x+q)=(x+8)(x+1)$. Check:- $=(x+8)(x+1)$ $=x^2+x+8x+8$ $=x^2+9x+8$ True.
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