Question

I need help on this math problem? :/

Answer 1

1. Factor
`x^(2) -8x+15`
Step 1. Ask: Which two numbers add up to -8 and multiply to 15?
Step 2. Answer: -5 and -3
Step 3: Rewrite the expression as
`(x-5)(x-3)`

So you get
`((x-5)(x-3))/(10x)`