Factor the expression. x2 + 6x + 48

Question

a) (x + 1)(x + 48)

b) (x + 6)^2

c) (x + 6)(x + 8)

d) Prime Polynomial

e) Not factorable

i got e... am i doing something wrong

Answer 1

(X+1)(x+48). X^2+47x+48

Answer 2

I have to factor the expression listed x^2 + 6x +48

Answer 3

(X+6)^2. X^2+6x+32

Answer 4

@blue those where the choices they gave

Answer 5

Oh sorry dear let me check it again

Answer 6

I believe the correct answer is c.

Answer 7

@ms. sue that would give me x^2+14x+48 so I guess it would be D

does anyone else know??

Answer 8

x^2 + 6x + 48 does not factor using rational numbers

(can you think of two numbers which when multiplied will give you 48 and when added will give you 6 ? )

I would pick e)