Question

Factor the polynomials x^2 + 15x + 56

Answer 1

Final Answer: $(x + 7)(x + 8)$

Steps/Reasons/Explanation:

Question/Given: Factor the polynomials $x^{2} + 15x + 56$

Step 1: Ask: Which two numbers add up to $15$ and multiply to $56$?

$7$ and $8$

Step 2: Rewrite the expression using Step 1.

$(x + 7)(x + 8)$

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