Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write ʺprime.ʺ
-$$x ^ { 2 } - 14 x + 48$$
A) $( x - 24 ) ( x - 2 )$
B) $( x - 6 ) ( x - 8 )$
C) $( x + 6 ) ( x + 8 )$
D) Prime

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We can use factoring by grouping or the quadratic formula to find that the roots of the polynomial are 6 and 8. Therefore, we can factor it as $(x-6)(x-8)$.

Factor Completely x2−14x+48x ^ { 2 } - 14 x + 48x2−14x+48

Factor Completely $x ^ { 2 } - 14 x + 48$