Question

Write a trinomial whose binomial factors contain constant terms that sum to −11 and have a product of 18.

Answer 1

The answer is (x - 9)(x - 2), or x2 - 11 + 18.

Explanation:

Well, think about it. What two numbers add to -11 and multiply to get 18? -9 and -2 add to get -11 and multiply to get 18.