How do you factor the trinomial #x^2 + 8x - 48#? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Factorization of Quadratic Expressions 1 Answer Shaun Y. · Roella W. Dec 23, 2015 #(x+12)(x-4)# Explanation: Just think of two real numbers that gives a product of #-48# and a sum of #8#, which is #12# and # -4# So the factored form of #x^2+8x-48# is #(x+12)(x-4)# Answer link Related questions How do you factor trinomials? What is factorization of quadratic expressions? How do you factor quadratic equations with a coefficient? What are some examples of factoring quadratic expressions? How do you check that you factored a quadratic correctly? How do you factor #x^2+16x+48#? How do you factor #x^2-9x+20#? Question #3fdac How do you factor #8+z^6#? There is no GCF to be factor out, so is there another method to complete this? How do you factor #2t^2+7t+3#? See all questions in Factorization of Quadratic Expressions Impact of this question 2152 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License