Answer:
(x+4)(x-2)
Step-by-step explanation:
We need to find two numbers that multiply to -8 and add up to 2. These are 4,-2.
Rewrite the polynomial:
x^2-2x+4x-8
and factor each pair:
x(x-2)+4(x-2) = (x+4)(x-2)
Answer:
f(x) = - 4x² + 24x - 20
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
f(x) = - 4(x - 3)² + 16 ← expand the factor using FOIL
= - 4(x² - 6x + 9) + 16 ← distribute parenthesis by - 4
= - 4x² + 24x - 36 + 16 ← collect like terms
= - 4x² + 24x - 20