How do you factor x^2- 6x+8?

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Jim G.
Mar 7, 2018

(x-2)(x-4)

Explanation:

"consider the factors of + 8 which sum to give the"
"coefficient of the x-term, that is - 6"

"the factors of + 8 which sum to - 6 are - 4 and - 2"

rArrx^2-6x+8=(x-4)(x-2)

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