Question

You are going to factor the polynomial x^2−17x+16x, you find the product of (a)(c)and the sum of (b.) Which two factors would you choose to factor your polynomial?

Answer 1

Below

Explanation:

I believe your equation is incorrect ( perhaps a typo)

probably it is x^2 - 17x +16

then you could choose factors 16 and 1

to get this (x-1)(x-16)