Question

2x^2-12x+16 factor completely

Answer 1

2 (x-4) (x-2)

Explanation:

2x^2-12x+16

Factor out a 2

2( x^2 -6x +8)

Now we factor the inside term

What multiplies to 8 and add to -6

-4*-2 =8

-4+-2 = -6

2 (x-4) (x-2)