Question

What is the factored form of the polynomial?

x2 – 16x + 48

Answer 1

(x-12)(x-4)

Explanation:

Answer 2

(x-12)(x-4)

Explanation:

x^2 – 16x + 48---> your goal: a^2 - 2ab+ b^2 ,(a-b)^2

[x^2 - 2(8)x+48+16]-16

[x^2-2(8)x+64]-16

[(x-8)^2]-4^2 ---> a^2 - b^2 : (a-b)(a+b)

(x-8-4)(x-8+2)

(x-12)(x-4) ----> always check back work after have done

Check x^2-4x-12x+48

x^2-16x+48 equal the given