How do you factor the trinomial $k^2 - 17k + 60$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2015-11-23T22:56:46

$(k-12)(k-5)$

Look for two numbers when multiplied equal 60, but when added equal -17:

$-12xx-5=60$

$-12-5=-17$

So, the numbers are $-5 " and" -12$

$(k-12)(k-5)$

hope that helps

How do you factor the trinomial k^2 - 17k + 60 k^2 - 17k + 60?