Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
2x² - 6x - 8
Sum = -6
Product = 2*(-8) = -16
Factors = (-8) , 2 {-8 + 2 = -6 & (-8)*2 = -13}
2x² - 6x - 8 = 2x² -8x + 2x - 8 Rewrite the middle term
= 2x(x - 4) + 2(x - 4)
= (x -4)(2x + 2)
