How do you factor 8x ^ { 2} + 33x + 16?

1 Answer
Nov 20, 2017

x = -1/4,-2

Explanation:

I would use the slip-and-slide method that was taught at my school!

  1. Multiply the 8 and the 16 together
    x² + 33x + 128

  2. Factor the remaining equation
    (x + 4) (x + 32)

  3. Divide each factor by 16
    (x + 1/4) (x + 2)
    If your instructor wants it to be more organized, format the answer like this:
    (4x + 1) (x + 2)

  4. Your answer!
    x = -1/4,-2

Hope that helped!