Answer:
(x - 8) and (x + 2) are both factors
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
x² - 6x - 16
Consider the factors of the constant term (- 16) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (- 6)
The factors are - 8 and + 2, since
- 8 × 2 = - 16 and - 8 + 2 = - 6, thus
x² - 6x - 16 = (x - 8)(x + 2)
