Factor and check x^2 - 10x + 16 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 on 18 Jun 05:16

Last updated by anonymous on 19 Jun 10:36

Answered by CherieS on 19 Jun 10:36

x^2 - 10x + 16 = 0

(x )(x ) ( -8)( -2) =0

(x-8) (x-2) = 0

Check:

(x-8) (x-2) = 0

(x)(x) (x)(-2) (-8)(x) (-8)(-2)=0

x^2 -2x -8x +16=0

x^2 - 10x + 16 = 0