Question

How do you factor `-v ^ { 2} - 3v + 88`?

Answer 1

`-(v+11)(v-8)`

Explanation:

`-v^2-3v+88`

First, factor out the `-1`.

`-(v^2+3v-88)`

Find two numbers with a product of `-88` and a sum of `3`. The numbers `11` and `-8` work.

`-(v+11)(v-8)`