Question

X2 - 28x + 96
How do you factor? I’m in Geometry but I’m doing extra credit Algebra. HALP:(

Answer 1

(x - 24)(x - 4)

Explanation:

Given

x² - 28x + 96

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 96) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (- 28)

The factors are - 24 and - 4, since

- 24 × - 4 = + 96 and - 24 - 4 = - 28, thus

x² - 28x + 96 = (x - 24)(x - 4)