Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Section 5.6 - Factoring Trinomials - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 303: 6

Answer

Since the middle term of the trinomial is negative, then the factors of $+8$ we are looking for are both negative.

Work Step by Step

Check the sign of the middle term of the trinomial.
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